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January 5, 2024 6:22 AM

Milder Friday with snow developing north and west. Snow expands statewide Saturday

The weekend system will develop snow Friday in the north and west. Snow will expand statewide Saturday. Most of Minnesota will see accumulations with the heaviest along the North Shore.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 5, 2024 4:00 AM

Warmer weather puts freeze on Minnesota’s outdoor winter events

Minnesota is the land of what seems like 10,000 ice and winter festivals, but this year, the ice ain’t so nice.

by Alex V. Cipolle

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January 4, 2024 6:02 PM

Periods of snow to start the weekend: highest snow totals in northeastern Minn.

We have quite a snow deficit this snow season. We have details of that, plus a look at snow prospects for Friday afternoon into Saturday.

by Ron Trenda

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January 4, 2024 9:27 AM

Snow finally on its way to Minnesota for the weekend

Snow develops Friday into Saturday night. Overall temperatures will fluctuate modestly between nearly normal and above normal until late next week when it finally gets colder.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 4, 2024 6:28 AM

Seasonable temperatures Thursday. Warmer Friday with weekend snow showers

Thursday will remain a little cool but close to normal with a mix of sun and clouds. Friday will be warmer ahead of a system bringing weekend snow showers.

by Sven Sundgaard

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January 3, 2024 5:18 PM

Finally, winter: Colder with snow chances ahead

January weather pattern returns to normal.

by Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 1:33 PM

After a weird start to the new year, what's next in the weather forecast?

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner about when we can expect snow.

by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 1:25 PM

Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation

Musher Erin Aili and her husband Keith Aili have both won Beargrease along with their award-winning Alaskan Husky sled dogs, who have been diligently training for the race until this disappointing turn of events.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsey Seavert

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January 3, 2024 1:08 PM

Record warmth tops Minnesota weather stories of 2023

Each year the Minnesota State Climatology Office ranks the top 5 weather stories of the year. They ask local meteorologists and climate experts for input. As you might imagine, record warmth was the top weather story of 2023 in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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January 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Cooler Wednesday and Thursday; snow for much of the state this weekend

We’ll be slightly cooler Wednesday and Thursday with a mix of a lot of clouds and some occasional sun. Snow showers develops for the weekend with accumulations likely, especially north.

by Sven Sundgaard

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Weather and Climate News

Milder Friday with snow developing north and west. Snow expands statewide Saturday

Warmer weather puts freeze on Minnesota’s outdoor winter events

Periods of snow to start the weekend: highest snow totals in northeastern Minn.

Snow finally on its way to Minnesota for the weekend

Seasonable temperatures Thursday. Warmer Friday with weekend snow showers

Finally, winter: Colder with snow chances ahead

After a weird start to the new year, what's next in the weather forecast?

Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation

Record warmth tops Minnesota weather stories of 2023

Cooler Wednesday and Thursday; snow for much of the state this weekend

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