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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.

Cold winter solstice morning gives way to a milder pattern for Christmas

Cold winter solstice morning gives way to a milder pattern for Christmas

A cold start marks the winter solstice, but a much milder weather pattern is building in for the days ahead. A minor winter system arrives Sunday night with a chance for a wintry mix.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Flurries fade as a breezy Saturday takes over

Flurries fade as a breezy Saturday takes over

Flurries fade early, giving way to a breezy and chilly Saturday, followed by Sunday’s winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, bringing a warming trend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Wintry for now, Christmas week thaw ahead

Wintry for now, Christmas week thaw ahead

The weekend feels like winter, but a major thaw is on the weather maps for Christmas week.
by Paul Huttner

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Chilly start to Friday with light snow chances

Chilly start to Friday with light snow chances

A frigid start to Friday brings wind chills in the teens and 20s below zero. Increasing winds ahead of an approaching warm front will lead to light snow chances Friday night.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Winter blast ahead: Strong winds, accumulating snow and freezing temperatures

Winter blast ahead: Strong winds, accumulating snow and freezing temperatures

Multiple weather hazards are impacting the region this afternoon, with blizzard and winter storm warnings in effect alongside winter weather advisories. Expect strong winds, blowing snow and rapidly falling temperatures.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Winter wallop: Falling temps, gusty winds and snow showers

Winter wallop: Falling temps, gusty winds and snow showers

A winter reality check is here. Temperatures will fall with gusty winds Thursday. We’ll see scattered snow showers also.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Blizzard warning for NW Minnesota; winter storm warnings north

Blizzard warning for NW Minnesota; winter storm warnings north

A fierce winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to northwestern Minnesota Thursday. Rain will change to snow in the south overnight into Thursday. Thursday will be windy and much colder with temperatures falling through the day.
by Paul Huttner

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Still mild Wednesday but wintry weather is returning

Still mild Wednesday but wintry weather is returning

Clouds increase Wednesday as the next system brings rain and snow to the region Wednesday night into Thursday. Temperatures will fall Thursday into Friday for the weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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