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Minnesota Halloween forecast: More treat than trick

Minnesota Halloween forecast: More treat than trick

We're still keeping a close eye on Halloween weather. So, what tricks and treats does Mother Nature have in store for us this Saturday? Let's take a look!
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild conditions continue into November; Halloween weather looks good

Mild conditions continue into November; Halloween weather looks good

Temperatures will continue to be warm for this time of year, averaging about 15 degrees above normal into early next week. Forecast models show an increasing likelihood of rain for next week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe storms brought soaking rainfall with more rain in the forecast

Severe storms brought soaking rainfall with more rain in the forecast

Central Minnesota saw showers and thunderstorms move through Wednesday as a cold front swept across the region, bringing a round of rainfall before cooler, drier weather settled in behind the system.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cooler but still mild Thursday into the weekend

Cooler but still mild Thursday into the weekend

Thursday will be cooler but still nearly 10 degrees above normal. Sunshine returns. The overall mild weather continues into the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Severe storms possible Wednesday evening followed by cooler temperatures

Severe storms possible Wednesday evening followed by cooler temperatures

The broad Twin Cities metropolitan region, including all of the suburbs and exurbs, is in the bullseye for potential severe weather Wednesday. That’s the weather highlight all across the U.S.
by Ben Cathey

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Warm and potentially stormy Wednesday

Warm and potentially stormy Wednesday

Wednesday will be warmer and even a bit muggy with late-day storms ahead of a cool front. It’ll be cooler Thursday behind the front but still mild and above normal through the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Thunder and warmth, then a mild trick-or-treat

Thunder and warmth, then a mild trick-or-treat

Parts of north-central Minnesota received their season’s first wave of snow overnight. Soon, we’ll put our foot on the temperature gas and head to near 70 degrees.
by Ben Cathey

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Lingering showers depart Tuesday, mild weather returns

Lingering showers depart Tuesday, mild weather returns

Lingering shower activity will diminish Tuesday morning with temperatures already warming back up into the 60s south. October’s final days will be mild with additional rain chances.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Twin Cities still waiting for its first freeze as October winds down

Twin Cities still waiting for its first freeze as October winds down

The Twin Cities has passed its average first-freeze date, but temperatures at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport have yet to dip to 32 degrees or colder this fall.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Cool, showery start to the week before milder air returns

Cool, showery start to the week before milder air returns

It’ll be chilly with scattered rain showers Monday into Monday night. Warmer air moves in for mid to late week already. We’ll also have some additional rain chances later in the week.
by Sven Sundgaard

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