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Winter weather advisory northeast. Cold air blowing in Monday

Winter weather advisory northeast. Cold air blowing in Monday

Snow showers will continue in northeast Minnesota for much of Monday. Temperatures will fall through the day Monday as cold air blows in, making for a chilly week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snow showers possible with plummeting temperatures

Snow showers possible with plummeting temperatures

Cold air and light snow showers move in for Sunday night. Our first wave of Arctic air will bring plunging temperatures on Monday, dropping into the 20s, accompanied by breezy winds. Mid-week will be quiet and calm, with a second blast of cold air arriving on Thanksgiving Day.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Continued cloud cover with warmer temperatures

Continued cloud cover with warmer temperatures

Sunday will see persistent low-lying cloud cover, with temperatures reaching the low 40s. A clipper system will bring snow showers to the Iron Range and North Shore, with lighter snowfall expected as far south as central Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild Saturday night with cloudy skies

Mild Saturday night with cloudy skies

Cloudy skies will persist through Saturday evening, with lows only dropping into the mid-30s. On Sunday, a clipper system will bring light snow accumulations to the northland and North Shore, while the Twin Cities may experience a light rain/snow mix.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cloudy and calm conditions for Saturday

Cloudy and calm conditions for Saturday

The weather this weekend will be relatively calm, with mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures will stay above average for this time of year, but a significant cool-down is expected for the Thanksgiving week. There is a chance of light rain or snow showers late Sunday into Monday, particularly in northern Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Weekend glance: Warmer temps with light snow up north

Weekend glance: Warmer temps with light snow up north

As we head into the final stretch before Thanksgiving, the weather looks favorable, with temperatures expected to be above average this weekend. However, a significant cooldown is forecast for next week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Milder through the weekend. Light snow and colder air coming next week

Milder through the weekend. Light snow and colder air coming next week

We’ll see peeks of sun Friday with lighter winds. Temperatures will run slightly above normal through Sunday, but a clipper system will bring light snow, sprinkles and colder air through next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Cold turkey: A chilly Thanksgiving week ahead

Cold turkey: A chilly Thanksgiving week ahead

Our chilly late November weather pattern will likely persist through Thanksgiving week.
by Paul Huttner

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Significant improvement made in drought conditions

Significant improvement made in drought conditions

Significant progress has been made in improving drought conditions, with the most notable change occurring in the severe drought category. The situation has been greatly alleviated thanks to beneficial rainfall.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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