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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.
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.
Searching for sunshine; milder into the weekend
We’ll finally see some more sun as we move toward the upcoming weekend.
Minnesota drought conditions continue; slight improvements observed
Slight improvements have been observed in the drought conditions across Minnesota. The most significant change occurred in the metro area, where the entire Twin Cities region is now classified as “abnormally dry.”
Lingering clouds Thursday. Brighter and warmer Friday
In the wake of Wednesday’s rain, clouds will linger into Thursday. Sunshine returns for Friday along with milder temperatures. The active pattern continues with two systems ahead. 
Milder temperatures into the upcoming weekend
Temperatures moderate again into the upcoming weekend.
Rain showers expand east Wednesday. Expect a mild end to the week
Showers will affect much of the state today, though the bulk of the rainfall will be in central and southwest Minnesota. Clouds linger into Thursday followed by milder air Friday.