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Springing into March

Springing into March

Record warm winter leading into mild March weather
by Bill Endersen

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Record February behind us, more warmth ahead

Record February behind us, more warmth ahead

More warm weather coming as we head toward the first weekend of March.
by Bill Endersen

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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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