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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.

Rain lifts north, turns to snow northwest; much colder air follows

Rain lifts north, turns to snow northwest; much colder air follows

After a wet night, most rain will lift north by Tuesday afternoon. Rain showers will turn to snow in northwestern Minnesota as colder air works in. We’ll all see snow showers Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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November soaker: 1 to 2 inches of rain for Minnesota

November soaker: 1 to 2 inches of rain for Minnesota

Wind and rain across Minnesota into Tuesday. Snow is likely in the northwest.
by Paul Huttner

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Winter is coming: 5 ways to prep for cold weather hazards

Winter is coming: 5 ways to prep for cold weather hazards

This is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It serves as an important reminder to stay informed about the potential hazards of winter weather so we can be better prepared to face whatever challenges Mother Nature may bring during the colder months.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Significant rainfall on the way; snow for some by late Tuesday

Significant rainfall on the way; snow for some by late Tuesday

Sunshine early Monday will quickly give way to afternoon clouds and rain late in the day. Significant rain is likely nearly statewide with rain turning to snow for some. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Calm start to Monday before the storm

Calm start to Monday before the storm

Sunday evening into early Monday will bring clear skies and calm conditions. However, our next weather system will arrive late Monday afternoon, bringing increased cloud cover and rain showers. Cooler temperatures will follow, setting the stage for our next chance for light snow Tuesday night.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sunny Sunday ahead with continued breezy winds

Sunny Sunday ahead with continued breezy winds

Another sunny weekend day with above-average temperatures in the low 50s. Winds won't be as strong as Saturday, but there will still be occasional gusts. The dry weather will last through early Monday, before a deluge of rain moves in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

A breezy Saturday will give way to a gusty Saturday evening, with winds continuing from the south-southeast, gusting over 25 mph. Overnight temperatures will be unusually mild, hovering around the typical daytime highs for this time of year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Expect a breezy, mild Saturday with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Partly cloudy skies will prevail as a dry front moves in from the north. The pleasant temperatures are set to linger into the work week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Nice November weekend; widespread soaking rain next week

Nice November weekend; widespread soaking rain next week

A potent weather system next week looks like mostly rain for most of Minnesota. Snow accumulations are possible in the far north.
by Paul Huttner

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What we know about next week's snow

What we know about next week's snow

A strong low-pressure system will impact the Central Plains next week, bringing multiple waves of precipitation and strong winds. Temperatures will cool to seasonal averages as the system moves through.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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