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Continued windy and mostly cloudy Thursday, some sun Friday

Continued windy and mostly cloudy Thursday, some sun Friday

Thursday will be another mostly cloudy and windy day. Temps will be slightly warmer in eastern Minnesota, near 40. Friday offers some peeks of sun before clouds fill back in Saturday.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snowy coating around Twin Cities, accumulations northwest

Snowy coating around Twin Cities, accumulations northwest

A blustery and colder air mass is squeezing out scattered snow showers Wednesday. The system has produced accumulating snow as forecast in much of western Minnesota, including the Red River Valley.
by Paul Huttner

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Winter weather advisory for NW Minnesota; windy with snow showers

Winter weather advisory for NW Minnesota; windy with snow showers

It’ll be a crisp day with gusty winds, scattered snow showers and cold temperatures mostly in the 30s and upper 20s. Friday may bring some peeks of sunshine.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wintry Wednesday ahead; accumulating snow in NW Minnesota

Wintry Wednesday ahead; accumulating snow in NW Minnesota

A wintry Wednesday brings colder temperatures, gusty winds, and potentially vigorous snow showers. It appears our seasonal transition to winter weather is here to stay.
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Rain lifts north, turns to snow northwest; much colder air follows

Rain lifts north, turns to snow northwest; much colder air follows

After a wet night, most rain will lift north by Tuesday afternoon. Rain showers will turn to snow in northwestern Minnesota as colder air works in. We’ll all see snow showers Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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November soaker: 1 to 2 inches of rain for Minnesota

November soaker: 1 to 2 inches of rain for Minnesota

Wind and rain across Minnesota into Tuesday. Snow is likely in the northwest.
by Paul Huttner

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Winter is coming: 5 ways to prep for cold weather hazards

Winter is coming: 5 ways to prep for cold weather hazards

This is Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin. It serves as an important reminder to stay informed about the potential hazards of winter weather so we can be better prepared to face whatever challenges Mother Nature may bring during the colder months.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Significant rainfall on the way; snow for some by late Tuesday

Significant rainfall on the way; snow for some by late Tuesday

Sunshine early Monday will quickly give way to afternoon clouds and rain late in the day. Significant rain is likely nearly statewide with rain turning to snow for some. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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