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 8, 2026 5:58 AM

Above-normal temperatures for most Friday; red flag warning

Temperatures will warm to near 70 degrees in southern Minnesota Friday. A disturbance and cool front will deliver a few showers Friday night into Saturday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 7, 2026 3:53 PM

Chilly night gives way to a more May-like warmup

Another round of frost is possible Thursday night across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, but the bigger weather story is the gradual warmup that’s finally beginning to take shape heading into next week.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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May 7, 2026 6:00 AM

Warmer days ahead

Temperatures start to warm up Thursday into next week. If you’re looking for rain for any lawns or new gardens, it will be spotty and light.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 6, 2026 4:00 PM

Slow warming trend begins Thursday

Another chilly night in the 20s and 30s is expected before temperatures begin a gradual warmup Thursday, with little chance of significant rainfall in the coming days.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 6, 2026 6:32 AM

Another chilly day Wednesday before temperatures warm

It’ll be another chilly day Wednesday. Temperatures start to warm up Thursday into next week. Rain chances will be pretty sparse in the coming days.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 5, 2026 4:00 PM

Freeze warnings, frost advisories Tuesday night but warmer days ahead

Many areas will see frosty temperatures Tuesday night with a hard freeze north and west. Wednesday will again be chilly before temperatures start to warm.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 5, 2026 6:40 AM

Chilly Tuesday with frost potential overnight

Chilly air has settled around and is sticking around for a few days. It will lead to at least patchy overnight frost potential. More seasonable temperatures return for the weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 4, 2026 4:00 PM

Chilly air settles into Minnesota again

The chilly air of last week has returned for the next few days. That means cool days and potentially frosty nights for some. Temperatures warm back up this weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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May 4, 2026 6:13 AM

Cooler pattern returns this week

A cold front is sliding across Minnesota Monday, touching off spotty showers and dropping temperatures for the remainder of the week. We’ll warm again over the upcoming weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard