Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

Sign up for daily Minnesota weather forecasts from us below.
First of two winter storms moves in later Tuesday
Two winter storms are taking aim at Minnesota. The first storm affects mostly northern Minnesota Tuesday night with southern Minnesota impacted Thursday night. 
Winter strikes back: Blizzard warning North Shore; Twin Cities accumulating snow Friday?
I’m tracking two separate winter storms heading into Minnesota this week. The first hits northern Minnesota midweek. The second could dump accumulating snow in the Twin Cities Thursday night and Friday.
Unseasonably warm weather continues ahead of midweek storm
Our stretch of mild, springlike temperatures will continue into the start of the workweek before a powerful winter storm system begins making headlines, bringing heavy, wet snow to the Northland.
Patchy fog possible overnight, mild Monday ahead before our next winter storm
Areas of freezing fog and patchy fog are expected to develop overnight Sunday into Monday morning across the state. A mild Monday is ahead, with temperatures remaining well above normal. However, a strong storm system is set to take shape midweek, bringing accumulating snow to the Northland.
Springlike temperatures persist ahead of midweek storm
Unseasonably warm weather will persist statewide to close out the weekend, as temperatures climb more than 20 degrees above average ahead of a potent midweek storm.
No broken hearts, just broken records for Valentine's Day
A rare February flirtation with spring is ahead for Valentine’s Day as warm air pushes temperatures toward record highs across Minnesota.
Record warmth now, rain-snow system likely next week
An unseasonably warm Pacific air mass is testing records around Minnesota into the weekend. Forecast models are cranking up a potential rain and accumulating snow system for next week.
Into the Wild: Experiencing the Minnesota Zoo's EdVenture program
From the quiet, watchful gaze of gray wolves to the exhilarating rush of a dogsled team racing through snow-covered woods, my recent Minnesota winter adventure was nothing short of unforgettable.
Warmest weekend in nearly 3 months on the way
Enjoy a very mild weekend with temperatures that will average about 20 degrees above normal. The mild weather persists into midweek before a pattern shift.