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Mostly quiet with warming temperatures ahead into the weekend

Mostly quiet with warming temperatures ahead into the weekend

Our weather remains mostly quiet for most of the state. We’ll see seasonable temps today with a warming trend into early next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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The melt is on: 50s and 60s by next week

The melt is on: 50s and 60s by next week

Milder Pacific breezes blow into Minnesota over the next several days. Highs in the 50s and 60s are likely early next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Despite Wednesday's storm, drought conditions persist heading into spring

Despite Wednesday's storm, drought conditions persist heading into spring

Just days into meteorological spring, our focus shifts to the looming spring drought. After a record warm autumn in 2024 and a significant drought deficit, we’re relying on winter to provide the needed moisture as we head into spring.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sunny, quiet and dry weather ahead

Sunny, quiet and dry weather ahead

Temperatures are colder Thursday morning and we’ll remain cooler but near normal the next couple of days. Temperatures warm up heading into the weekend and early next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Biggest snowfall of the season for Twin Cities winds down

Biggest snowfall of the season for Twin Cities winds down

A ferocious wind and snow event dumped the heaviest snowfall of the snow season in much of the Twin Cities and areas south and east.
by Paul Huttner

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Storm system winds down Wednesday

Storm system winds down Wednesday

Blizzard and winter storm warnings continue into midday Wednesday. Snow showers will persist for southeastern Minnesota through midday followed by seasonably cool temperatures. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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