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Very mild week with a few chances at rain, snow showers

Very mild week with a few chances at rain, snow showers

The mild pattern persists this week with well-above-normal temperatures. We’ll also see a series of relatively minor disturbances bring rain, snow chances. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild Sunday night with 50s in the forecast for Monday

Mild Sunday night with 50s in the forecast for Monday

Increasing cloud cover for Sunday night will keep our overnight temperatures mild in the lower to mid-30s. The first of many disturbances will bring a rain and snow mix to the northland Sunday night, with a better chance for precipitation Monday and again Tuesday night for the metro area.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm spell ongoing for Sunday with a return to the 40s

Warm spell ongoing for Sunday with a return to the 40s

A welcomed return to the 40s for Sunday with partly sunny skies. Throughout the week, we’ll experience an active weather pattern with several opportunities for rain, sometimes mixed with snow, while above-average temperatures persist.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warming trend continues to close out the weekend

Warming trend continues to close out the weekend

Saturday’s snowmelt freezes over tonight, then more melting is in store as the warmth dials up a notch on Sunday. The above-average stretch continues this week with a few opportunities for light rain or snow.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Weekend warmup begins an above-average stretch

Weekend warmup begins an above-average stretch

Saturday marks a return of above average temperatures that will take us through the week. There will be a couple opportunities for light rain or snow in the region.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Warm temperatures are on the way, accompanied by breezy southwesterly winds. Seasonal highs expected on Saturday, with 40s and 50s returning by Sunday into Monday. An active weather pattern will bring a few brief opportunities for a wintry mix.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

We’ll have a bright Friday with warmer temperatures, though still below normal. It will be very mild by Sunday into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

We’ll spend one more night below zero before our merited warmup begins, with a gradual warming trend from the 20s on Friday to the 30s on Saturday, and even reaching the 40s by Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Double-digit highs for Thursday and Friday; big weekend warmup

Double-digit highs for Thursday and Friday; big weekend warmup

The current deep freeze will break by Thursday, with temperatures rising into the double digits. Sunny skies and a warmer weather pattern will bring 30s and 40s back to the forecast for the upcoming weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Clear skies overnight with subzero temperatures continuing

Clear skies overnight with subzero temperatures continuing

We’re nearly out of the deep freeze! Another cold subzero night ahead, with lows dipping into the single digits and teens below zero. As skies clear overnight, Thursday will bring sunshine and a warmer day, with highs climbing back into the double digits above zero!
by Mandy Thalhuber

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