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Sunny Saturday; rain showers move in tonight

Sunny Saturday; rain showers move in tonight

A sunny Saturday is on tap for our first November weekend. The sunshine will eventually give way to clouds, and the forecast shows several chances for rain ahead.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warm October gives way to cooler November

Warm October gives way to cooler November

November opens on cloudy and rainy notes.
by Paul Huttner

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Cooler Friday, weekend warmup

Cooler Friday, weekend warmup

Following Halloween's snowfall, cooler temperatures in the 40s will settle in. Light rain showers may occur in western Minnesota but warmer air is on the way for the weekend!
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Drought conditions expand to nearly all Minnesota

Drought conditions expand to nearly all Minnesota

Drought conditions continue to expand across the state, according to newly released data. Nearly the entire state is experiencing drought.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Snowy Halloween with winter weather advisories in Minnesota

Snowy Halloween with winter weather advisories in Minnesota

Winter weather advisories have been issued for Halloween with 2 to 4 inches of slushy accumulation expected alongside gusty north-northeast winds. Cooler temperatures are anticipated for trick-or-treating.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Halloween snow: Several inches likely Thursday north, west of the Twin Cities

Halloween snow: Several inches likely Thursday north, west of the Twin Cities

A Halloween storm will deliver rain and snow to Minnesota with significant wintry weather conditions in much of central and northeastern Minnesota. Most of the precipitation should ease out of the state by trick-or-treat time Thursday evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Dropping temperatures for Wednesday; rain-snow mix on the way

Dropping temperatures for Wednesday; rain-snow mix on the way

A cold front is set to bring a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Showers and some thunder are expected to clear out by early Wednesday morning. A more intense system moving in from the south may bring slushy accumulations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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