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Calm start to Monday before the storm

Calm start to Monday before the storm

Sunday evening into early Monday will bring clear skies and calm conditions. However, our next weather system will arrive late Monday afternoon, bringing increased cloud cover and rain showers. Cooler temperatures will follow, setting the stage for our next chance for light snow Tuesday night.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Sunny Sunday ahead with continued breezy winds

Sunny Sunday ahead with continued breezy winds

Another sunny weekend day with above-average temperatures in the low 50s. Winds won't be as strong as Saturday, but there will still be occasional gusts. The dry weather will last through early Monday, before a deluge of rain moves in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

Winds continue Saturday night; sunshine expected Sunday

A breezy Saturday will give way to a gusty Saturday evening, with winds continuing from the south-southeast, gusting over 25 mph. Overnight temperatures will be unusually mild, hovering around the typical daytime highs for this time of year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Breezy and mild Saturday; dry front moving through

Expect a breezy, mild Saturday with wind gusts reaching up to 35 mph. Partly cloudy skies will prevail as a dry front moves in from the north. The pleasant temperatures are set to linger into the work week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Nice November weekend; widespread soaking rain next week

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.
by Paul Huttner

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What we know about next week's snow

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.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Searching for sunshine; milder into the weekend

Searching for sunshine; milder into the weekend

We’ll finally see some more sun as we move toward the upcoming weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota drought conditions continue; slight improvements observed

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.”
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Lingering clouds Thursday. Brighter and warmer Friday

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. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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