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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.

Rain gives way to snow as temperatures plunge

Rain gives way to snow as temperatures plunge

Record-breaking warmth on Sunday will kick off a week of dramatic weather swings. By Thanksgiving, temperatures will plunge below freezing, with snow and blustery winds in the mix ahead of the deep cold.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Fall's farewell: Mild weather ends as snow and cold arrive midweek

Fall's farewell: Mild weather ends as snow and cold arrive midweek

It’s fall’s last hurrah with sunshine and unseasonable warmth to wrap up our weekend. But a sharp change is coming, as snow and cold settle in just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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One last mild weekend before the cooldown

One last mild weekend before the cooldown

One more push of unseasonable warmth is settling in this weekend, sending highs into the 40s and 50s and running a solid 10 to 15 degrees above what late November typically delivers.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Winter driving

Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Winter driving

Winter driving remains one of the leading causes of cold-season emergencies. Taking a few precautions now can help prevent accidents once snow and ice begin to build on the roads.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild, bright weekend ahead of much colder air next week

Mild, bright weekend ahead of much colder air next week

High pressure brings a return to sunshine Friday. The weekend will be mild before colder air moves in next week. A potential system could bring rain and snow Monday into Tuesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Staying safe indoors and out

Winter Hazard Awareness Week: Staying safe indoors and out

We continue our Winter Hazard Awareness Week and turn our attention to safety, both inside and outside. Outdoor exposure, indoor air-quality concerns, and fire risks all increase during the winter months, and understanding these hazards can help prevent emergencies.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild Thursday, sunshine Friday; weekend looks bright, mild

Mild Thursday, sunshine Friday; weekend looks bright, mild

Look for a mix of clouds and sun Thursday. It will be mild with highs near 50 in southern Minnesota. High pressure brings sunshine Friday with a mild weekend ahead. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Much colder with snow possible by Thanksgiving weekend

Much colder with snow possible by Thanksgiving weekend

It’s been a mild November around Minnesota. But weather patterns look likely to shift as we head toward Thanksgiving weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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