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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Wet Friday with a transition to snow overnight, then mild again

Wet Friday with a transition to snow overnight, then mild again

Our latest storm system is bringing a variety of precipitation types Friday into Saturday. Saturday will be cooler with very mild air back by Sunday. Next week looks cooler and active. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spring storms and the power of the jet stream

Spring storms and the power of the jet stream

Spring is a season of dramatic weather across the United States and other midlatitude regions. Rapid shifts between lingering winter cold and returning warm air often produce powerful spring storm systems.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild temperatures continue. Incoming classic spring storm Friday

Mild temperatures continue. Incoming classic spring storm Friday

Thursday will be another mild and mostly dry day. An incoming storm system will bring rain and thunder Friday with potential snow Friday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Even warmer days ahead with an eye on a Friday storm system

Even warmer days ahead with an eye on a Friday storm system

Temperatures Wednesday will average 20 degrees above normal. The anomalous warmth persists through Monday. We’re still watching a Friday storm system that will deliver rain and snow. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Early taste of spring: Highs surge toward 60

Early taste of spring: Highs surge toward 60

Our main story this week is the steady climb in temperatures and the growing potential for the first 60-degree reading of the year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Decreasing clouds, mild Tuesday and through the week

Decreasing clouds, mild Tuesday and through the week

Morning clouds will move out, and it’ll be another mild day Tuesday. Wednesday will see even warmer readings — in the 50s for many. A storm system will likely bring rain Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning; spring preview this week

Total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning; spring preview this week

A total lunar eclipse happens Tuesday morning. Fewer clouds in northern Minnesota may make for better viewing than in the south. Get ready for a mild week ahead.
by Paul Huttner

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