Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

October 24, 2024 5:21 PM

Warmest fall on record: Outlooks favor warmer than normal November

This is one of the warmest fall seasons on record so far for Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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October 24, 2024 1:26 PM

First real rain in 8 weeks for much of Minnesota Thursday evening

A weak front is generating some showers across Minnesota through this evening.

by Paul Huttner

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October 24, 2024 6:09 AM

Rain is on its way. Cooler air for the weekend ahead

Thursday will be briefly warmer ahead of the next cool front and disturbance that will develop much-needed rain showers later in the day. Cooler air returns for Friday and Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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October 23, 2024 5:21 PM

Finally some rain Thursday! Warmest fall on record so far for Twin Cities

Finally, some rain ahead for most of Minnesota Thursday.

by Paul Huttner

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October 23, 2024 11:15 AM

Seasonable sunny Wednesday. Rain in the forecast ahead

Expect sunshine and seasonal temperatures on Wednesday, with highs returning to the 40s and 50s across the state. The first of two cold fronts brought rain to northern Minnesota on Tuesday, and the next front on Thursday is expected to bring more widespread showers.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 23, 2024 6:33 AM

Roller coaster temperatures continue into next week

Cooler, near-normal temperatures are in place Wednesday but Thursday will be milder before cooling off for Friday. Thursday also brings a decent chance at light rain showers later in the day.

by Sven Sundgaard

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October 22, 2024 5:20 PM

October weather whiplash: Cold front drops temperatures 30 degrees

Our record warmth early this week gives way to more seasonal temperatures.

by Paul Huttner

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October 22, 2024 12:06 PM

Roller coaster temps this week, but still above average

Fluctuating temperatures are anticipated this week as two cold fronts move through the region. Wednesday and Friday will be the only days in the forecast where temperatures return to seasonal values, with chances for precipitation accompanying both fronts.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 22, 2024 6:28 AM

Warm Tuesday; cool front drops temps Wednesday

We’ll have one last warm day across southern Minnesota ahead of a cool front. That front will touch off some showers for mainly northern Minnesota into Tuesday night. Wednesday will be cooler.

by Sven Sundgaard