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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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Snow Tuesday mainly south of Twin Cities; several inches likely Thursday

Snow Tuesday mainly south of Twin Cities; several inches likely Thursday

We’re still 48 hours away from the bulk of Thursday’s system, so snowfall projections will likely still shift. Most forecast models suggest a wide swath of between 3 and 6 inches of fresh powder across much of Minnesota by Friday morning.
by Paul Huttner

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Snow showers develop Tuesday with more coming Thursday

Snow showers develop Tuesday with more coming Thursday

Snow showers will develop Tuesday followed by colder air for Wednesday. Another system will bring more snowfall Thursday followed by even colder air Friday and Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Shovelable snow possible Thursday; temps set to fall

Shovelable snow possible Thursday; temps set to fall

Several systems are set to move across the Upper Midwest this week, providing multiple chances for snowfall just in time for the holiday. Temperatures begin with above-average highs then cool to more seasonable levels and drop again by the end of the week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Active week with a few different snow chances

Active week with a few different snow chances

Our active pattern continues with snow north Monday and snow south Tuesday. Another system Thursday could bring more snowfall and colder temperatures.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Continued warm spell; light snow chances this week

Continued warm spell; light snow chances this week

Mild temperatures Sunday night will lead to a warm Monday, with highs ranging 5 to 10 degrees above average. Seasonal temperatures are expected on Wednesday, before a colder airmass moves in to close out the week. Several weather systems will impact Minnesota this week, bringing minor snow accumulations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm temperatures with dense fog; light snow up north

Warm temperatures with dense fog; light snow up north

Dense fog will persist into Sunday morning, with temperatures remaining mild and above freezing. The upcoming week will bring active weather, as several systems are expected to impact the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Wintry mix coming to an end; warming trend through Monday

Wintry mix coming to an end; warming trend through Monday

Our wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will come to an end Saturday night as the system moves eastward. Meanwhile, warm air will continue to flow in, with temperatures rising into the mid-30s by Sunday and lasting into Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Icy, wintry mix to start the weekend; warming temperatures for Sunday

Icy, wintry mix to start the weekend; warming temperatures for Sunday

A wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow will create slippery travel conditions this Saturday. Warmer air will bring above-average temperatures on Sunday and into the start of the work week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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