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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.

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Wrapping up Minnesota's warmest winter on record

Wrapping up Minnesota's warmest winter on record

It’s the last day of February and meteorological winter — both were the warmest ever recorded in the Twin Cities and statewide. More records will fall this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Texas wildfire smoke heading for Minnesota Thursday

Texas wildfire smoke heading for Minnesota Thursday

Get ready for the first smoke event of 2024, Minnesota. A plume of wildfire smoke from the massive Texas wildfires is likely to drift northeast over Minnesota on Thursday.
by Paul Huttner

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Frigid Wednesday followed by yet another record warmup

Frigid Wednesday followed by yet another record warmup

Wednesday will bring a rare, colder-than-normal day to the state. Subzero wind chills will dominate through the morning Wednesday before we rapidly warm up again Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Whiplash again: From frigid to near 70 by Sunday

Whiplash again: From frigid to near 70 by Sunday

A wild weather swing is in progress this week across Minnesota. From subzero wind chills to highs in the 70s in a few days.
by Paul Huttner

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Blizzard warning northwest; a shot of rush hour snow for Twin Cities

Blizzard warning northwest; a shot of rush hour snow for Twin Cities

Winter is back with a vengeance across Minnesota. Blizzard warnings are up for the Red River Valley. Winter storm warnings cover much of northern Minnesota. The Twin Cities and most of southern Minnesota will get a quick shot of snow through Tuesday evening.
by Paul Huttner

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Wintry wallop Tuesday into Wednesday, then back to record warmth

Wintry wallop Tuesday into Wednesday, then back to record warmth

Weather whiplash to an extreme is taking place across Minnesota. Temperatures will plummet tonight after many areas get fresh snow today. Then it’s back to record warmth this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wintry shock ahead: Winter weather alerts across northern Minnesota

Wintry shock ahead: Winter weather alerts across northern Minnesota

Get ready for a weather roller coaster ride this week. A winter storm warning is up for areas around International Falls in northern Minnesota. A light coating of snow is likely in the Twin Cities area and most of southern Minnesota late Tuesday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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