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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Dangerous winds and fires in southern California

Dangerous winds and fires in southern California

Santa Ana winds are gusting at more than 80 mph early Wednesday combined with low relative humidity, creating elevated fire danger. Fires and smoke have spread throughout southern California.
by Sven Sundgaard

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One last chilly day Wednesday with two snow chances ahead

One last chilly day Wednesday with two snow chances ahead

Temperatures will warm up after Wednesday. We’re looking at two clipper systems to bring at least light snow to the region Thursday and Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Below-normal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday before a warmup

Below-normal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday before a warmup

We’re nearing the end of our latest cold snap. Temperatures will be back toward normal by Thursday, which is also our next chance at some light snow showers. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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20s, 30s return to southern Minnesota later this week

20s, 30s return to southern Minnesota later this week

A change in our weather pattern will help usher in warmer temperatures by week’s end. This will allow more clipper systems to pass through, bringing a chance for snow to return.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cold start to the week; seasonable temperatures return late week

Cold start to the week; seasonable temperatures return late week

Chilly air lingers over Minnesota through Wednesday. Temperatures closer to normal — in the teens and 20s — return late week along with light snow chances. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Reprieve from deep freeze this coming week

Reprieve from deep freeze this coming week

Frigid but calm weather conditions continue into the workweek, with high pressure dominating the region. A gradual warming trend is expected as temperatures rise toward the typical early January averages.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cold temperatures continue with frigid wind chills

Cold temperatures continue with frigid wind chills

An Arctic high pressure system will bring sunny skies and cool temperatures. However, a warming trend is expected this week, with temperatures returning to seasonal averages by the end of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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