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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, 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.

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Fairly quiet weather to round out March

Fairly quiet weather to round out March

Temperatures will gradually warm over the coming days. A couple of weak weather disturbances will come our way.
by Bill Endersen

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Much warmer air arrives next week

Much warmer air arrives next week

A little rain and snow are possible across parts of Minnesota in the next few days. The warmer temperature arrives next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Storm significantly eased Minnesota drought conditions

Storm significantly eased Minnesota drought conditions

Our multiday storm system took a big bite out of the drought for central Minnesota. Many areas saw more than 2 inches of liquid-equivalent precipitation. However, 99 percent of the state remains abnormally dry.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Brighter Thursday. Some rain and snow showers develop Friday

Brighter Thursday. Some rain and snow showers develop Friday

Most of Minnesota will see sunshine Thursday and slightly warmer temperatures, though it will still feel chilly. A disturbance brings a few rain and snow showers late Friday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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True spring ahead? Major warming trend next week

True spring ahead? Major warming trend next week

Our late March chill is about to be replaced by much milder air next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Final storm wrap: 2 feet of snow up north

Final storm wrap: 2 feet of snow up north

The biggest snowfall event of the season produced 1 to 2 feet of snow across much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Chilly couple of days before gradual warming

Chilly couple of days before gradual warming

First the snow, now the cold. Wednesday will be well below normal by 10-20 degrees with highs mostly in the 20s. We’ll see gradually warmer temps into the weekend with a couple rain and snow chances. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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