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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 21, 2024 12:32 PM

Dry October: Minimal precipitation chances in the forecast

Our recurring pattern of dry and warm weather continues. This week, Tuesday and Thursday are the only hints of potential precipitation in the extended forecast. As a result, this October could end up ranking among the driest on record.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 21, 2024 6:29 AM

Another incredibly warm day Monday. Cooler air arrives Tuesday

Temperatures will be back to 20-30 degrees above normal with low 80s in southern Minnesota Monday afternoon. A cool front Tuesday will bring a light rain chance and cooler air for midweek.

by Sven Sundgaard

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October 20, 2024 4:33 PM

Summer-like temperatures continue; cool down mid-week

Another summer-like day is expected on Monday, with high temperatures in the low 80s. Early in the week, temperatures will stay above average until Wednesday, when a cold front will bring 50s back into the forecast.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 20, 2024 6:56 AM

Sunny and mild Sunday; record-breaking highs

Temperatures will warm 10-20 degrees above average, and multiple climate site records could be broken on Sunday. Unusual warmth will persist into Monday, before seasonal temperatures return by Wednesday.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 19, 2024 5:10 PM

Clearing skies; record highs Sunday

Expect quiet, clear skies for Saturday evening before record-setting temperatures arrive on Sunday, with forecasted highs nearly 20 degrees above average.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 19, 2024 7:22 AM

Warm, sunny weekend; isolated showers early

A frontal boundary will continue to move across the state on Saturday, bringing the possibility of isolated to scattered showers until late Saturday morning. Some cloud cover may linger, but overall, it will be a warm and sunny Saturday!

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 18, 2024 5:20 PM

Record highs in the 80s likely Sunday

Another late summerlike weekend on the way.

by Paul Huttner

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October 18, 2024 12:56 PM

Twin Cities nearing peak fall colors

A beautiful weekend is in the forecast, with sunshine and above-average temperatures creating ideal conditions for viewing fall colors.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 18, 2024 5:59 AM

Very warm and breezy Friday with near record-high temperatures Sunday

It’ll be another very warm and windy day Friday. We’ll see temperatures averaging 15-25 degrees above normal through Monday. Northern Minnesota will see some light rain Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard