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.

May 14, 2024 6:27 AM

Pleasant and bright Tuesday. Rain develops late Wednesday

Most of Minnesota will see sunshine Tuesday with increasing clouds west. Highs will be in the low 70s to low 60s. Rain showers develop late Wednesday into the overnight.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 13, 2024 5:25 PM

Smoke eases; mild May week ahead

A classic spring week is underway. Milder temperatures and plenty of sunshine ahead this week.

by Paul Huttner

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May 13, 2024 2:23 PM

Canadian wildfire smoke gradually dissipates across Minnesota through Tuesday

Thick smoke plumes from Canadian wildfires sweeping across the Upper Midwest.

by Paul Huttner

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May 13, 2024 8:45 AM

Cooler but still warm for Monday. Smoke-induced air quality alert extended

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to create poor air quality. Monday will be cooler but still warm. The next chance of rain develops late Wednesday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 10, 2024 1:11 PM

Beautiful weekend; northern lights possible Friday night

A beautiful fishing opener and Mother’s Day weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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May 10, 2024 8:40 AM

Warmer Friday with spotty showers, thunder developing

A clipper system and cool front will be moving across the state Friday, creating the chance for spotty showers and thunder this afternoon. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will be very warm.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 9, 2024 4:20 PM

Frosty Friday morning to 80 degrees on Mother’s Day

A frosty night across northeast Minnesota. Temperatures could reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities on Sunday.

by Paul Huttner

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May 9, 2024 9:50 AM

Cooler Thursday with more showers possible Friday. Warm weekend ahead

Most of the state will be slightly cooler Thursday. Friday brings another chance of spotty showers. The weekend is looking rather warm with highs near 80 on Sunday for some.

by Sven Sundgaard