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Weather and Climate News

Much colder than normal Friday and Saturday; warmer next week

Much colder than normal Friday and Saturday; warmer next week

High temperatures Friday will be mainly in teens, struggling to reach 20 for some. Blustery northwest winds at 10-25 mph will create subzero wind chills through the morning. Temperatures warm to normal by Monday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Pattern change next week: Highs in the 40s with a shot at 50

Pattern change next week: Highs in the 40s with a shot at 50

It looks like we have a significant pattern change ahead for next week that may bring us the warmest air mass in about four months.
by Paul Huttner

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Messy Thursday commute; weekend looks chilly

Messy Thursday commute; weekend looks chilly

Snow will reduce visibilities and cause slippery roads in some areas Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. We have an update on potential snow totals plus advisories and warnings and a look at the chilly weekend ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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Whiteout conditions prompt highway closures in southwest Minnesota

Whiteout conditions prompt highway closures in southwest Minnesota

Highways across much of southwest Minnesota — including a long stretch of Interstate 90 — were closed Thursday evening due to blowing and drifting snow causing whiteout conditions.
by Andrew Krueger

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How winter storms and other extreme weather are connected to climate change

How winter storms and other extreme weather are connected to climate change

Parts of Minnesota are once again bracing for a winter storm watch starting on Thursday. And it’s been a year of unusual and extreme winter weather. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the impact of the changing climate, how it’s related to extreme weather and possible solutions. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Latest storm brings rain turning to snow Thursday into Friday

Latest storm brings rain turning to snow Thursday into Friday

Falling temperatures will allow morning rain showers to turn to snow in the afternoon and evening Thursday. Snow showers will linger into Friday. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are posted across much of Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Worst of Thursday's storm north of Twin Cities

Worst of Thursday's storm north of Twin Cities

The heaviest snow will fall across northeast Minnesota, including the Duluth area and North Shore. Winter storm warnings have been issued for most of northeastern Minnesota. Most of central and southern Minnesota is under a winter weather advisory Thursday into Friday morning.
by Paul Huttner

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Mild Wednesday before the next winter storm moves in Thursday

Mild Wednesday before the next winter storm moves in Thursday

Temperatures will be warmer Wednesday ahead of our next winter storm. Rain and snow will develop for northern Minnesota Wednesday night and southern Minnesota early Thursday into Friday. A winter storm watch goes into effect Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmer Wednesday with rain and snow on the way Wednesday night into Thursday

Warmer Wednesday with rain and snow on the way Wednesday night into Thursday

Temperatures warm up Wednesday with many places seeing highs in the 40s. The first round of moisture brings rain and snow to northern Minnesota Wednesday night with rain and snow spreading across southern Minnesota Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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