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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

It’s that time of the year again when fans from all over the Upper Midwest converge on St. Paul for the Minnesota state boys hockey tournament. Travelers will once again need to face off with Mother Nature when it comes to the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild air returns with an incoming spring storm approaching

Mild air returns with an incoming spring storm approaching

Very mild temps are back for Monday. A big spring storm system will bring a variety precipitation types including heavy wet snow for many Tuesday into Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A calm Sunday night followed by a mild Monday with high temperatures warming into the 50s, and possibly reaching our first 60-degree day of the year in southwestern Minnesota. We're keeping an eye on a strong spring storm set to hit Tuesday into Wednesday, which could bring some travel disruptions to the area.
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Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Above-average temperatures return to the forecast as highs warm into the 40s and 50s for Sunday. A significant spring storm system is starting to develop, bringing rain and potentially plowable snow by Wednesday.
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Mild weather returns on Sunday with continued sunshine

Mild weather returns on Sunday with continued sunshine

Warmer temperatures are expected for Sunday, with highs returning to the mid-40s under sunny skies. However, our focus will shift to a storm system mid-week, which is forecast to impact a large portion of the Central Plains.
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Chilly, sunny start to Saturday with below-normal temperatures

Chilly, sunny start to Saturday with below-normal temperatures

Happy first day of meteorological spring! Cold morning temperatures in the teens and single digits will lead to a below-average day, with highs only reaching the low 30s. Saturday will bring sunny skies and lighter north winds, ranging from 5-10 mph.
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Wind advisory continues into Friday night; cooler temperatures for Saturday

Wind advisory continues into Friday night; cooler temperatures for Saturday

Blustery northwest winds are blowing across the state Friday, with gusts reported over 60 mph! While the winds will gradually lessen through the evening, gusts will remain over 30 mph. Cooler air will follow the front, bringing chillier temperatures for Saturday.
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Very windy Friday and briefly colder for Saturday

Very windy Friday and briefly colder for Saturday

Winds will howl through the day Friday as briefly colder air slides in behind the disturbance that brought snow to northern Minnesota. Mild air will return Sunday. 
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Breezy conditions Thursday night; precipitation chances northeast

Breezy conditions Thursday night; precipitation chances northeast

Brisk northwesterly winds will persist through Thursday night and intensify by Friday with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph. Snow showers are mainly expected in the northeastern part of the state with a chance of rain mixing in as temperatures rise overnight.
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Above-normal temperatures continue; snow north Thursday night into Friday

Above-normal temperatures continue; snow north Thursday night into Friday

It’ll be another mild day Thursday. Winds increase Friday as the next disturbance brings snow tonight for northern Minnesota. It will be followed by one day of colder temps Saturday. 
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