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.

April 18, 2023 6:27 AM

Bright sunshine Tuesday; rain, thunder and snow develop Wednesday

Enjoy the lighter winds and sun Tuesday because we won’t see much of either for several days. Highs will range from the near 60s south to the 40s north. Rain, thunder develop early Wednesday with some snow to the north. Moisture lingers into Friday.

by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 17, 2023 5:21 PM

Minnesota rivers set for major flooding this week. Here's the forecast

Rivers are rising rapidly this week in most of Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 17, 2023 2:47 PM

Snowiest season on record for Brainerd, Chanhassen; Duluth's close

Snow and floods linger in 2023.

by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 17, 2023 9:08 AM

Windy, bright Monday; snow lingers northeast; next storm arrives Wednesday

Snow continues in Lake and Cook counties in northeastern Minnesota Monday. Most of southern and western Minnesota will see sun. Gusty northwest winds will blow at 15-30 mph. Rain develops Wednesday, part of a large storm system.

by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 17, 2023 6:32 AM

Windy, snow showers northeast Monday; more rain, snow Wednesday

Scattered snow showers will continue in northeast Minnesota Monday. Sunshine will break out across western and southern Minnesota Monday with gusty northwest winds. Highs will range from the upper 30s to low 50s.

by Sven Sundgaard

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 16, 2023 6:24 PM

Snow continues in some areas Sunday night and early Monday; Updated snow totals

We have an update on when the snow will end and some new snow totals from around Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Rivers are still rising, reaching major flood stage in some locations.

by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

April 16, 2023 12:07 PM

The snow isn't over: Storm totals, weather advisories and warnings

We have an update on snow totals and additional snow that’s expected Sunday afternoon and evening. Some spots will see snow linger into Monday. We also have an update on river levels.

by Ron Trenda