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Coldest weather in months headed our way soon

Coldest weather in months headed our way soon

We joked last week that we’d go from the upper 80s to the lower 50s like we’d just seen a Minnesota State Trooper! But walking out the door Tuesday to walk my dog, Bolt, it was still a shocking drop in temperatures. We will have some increasingly sunny skies on Wednesday, limited rain Thursday and a big drop in temperatures Saturday morning.
by Ben Cathey

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More seasonable temperatures settle in

More seasonable temperatures settle in

The odd October heat has moved on. Tuesday’s temperatures will be closer to normal with a few showers. Another system grazes southern Minnesota Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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30-degree drop-off coming soon, plus first snowflakes

30-degree drop-off coming soon, plus first snowflakes

From the highs in the 90s to highs in the 50s, a few showers to a couple of snowflakes, and even the first frost for much of the state, get ready for what will be a transitional weather week.
by Ben Cathey

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Cool front creates a big temperature divide and some showers

Cool front creates a big temperature divide and some showers

We have another summer-like day for southern Minnesota with cooler air and showers north. Cooler air spreads statewide tonight and for the rest of the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Another record day with cooler weather and a chance of rain moving in

Another record day with cooler weather and a chance of rain moving in

While it was not quite as warm on Sunday as it was on Saturday, several locations across the region have already set new record, with other spots within a degree or two of their records for the date. The following locations saw new records set on Sunday:
by Sean Potter

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More record highs possible Sunday, cooler with chances of rain later in the week

More record highs possible Sunday, cooler with chances of rain later in the week

Another day of near-record warmth is in store Sunday before a cold front begins to cool things off by Tuesday. There are rain chances Sunday into Monday across northern Minnesota and into the central part of the state by midday Monday.
by Sean Potter

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Record highs and strong winds prevail across the region

Record highs and strong winds prevail across the region

Unseasonably warm weather prevailed across Minnesota on Saturday, with several locations tying or setting record highs for the date. In addition, strong winds and low humidity kept fire weather conditions elevated. We should see things settle down early next week, with a return to seasonable temperatures by midweek.
by Sean Potter

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October's summer encore: 80s, wind and possible records

October's summer encore: 80s, wind and possible records

October is delivering a summerlike feel across Minnesota this weekend, with near-record high temperatures and strong southerly winds taking center stage.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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