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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 9, 2023 10:40 AM

Mild Easter temps, some 70s this week; Update on river levels

Most areas will have above-normal temps today and even warmer temps Tuesday through Thursday. We have an update on that, plus Sunday shower chances and a look at river levels.

by Ron Trenda

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April 9, 2023 7:05 AM

Mild Easter temps; Chance of a few scattered showers

Our Easter Sunday will feature above-normal temps in most areas. Scattered showers are possible at times, but much of the day will be dry.

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April 8, 2023 6:08 PM

Mild Sunday, with a shower chance; Several days with highs in the 70s this week

Our Saturday high temps were well above normal, and no chilly air is in sight. We have the forecast details, including a shower chance on Sunday. River levels continue to rise.

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April 8, 2023 10:35 AM

Mild weekend temps, 70s on tap this week; Sunday shower chance

We’ll see an uptick in temperatures this weekend and into the coming week. There could be a few showers on Sunday. We have an update on all that, plus a look at river levels.

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April 8, 2023 7:04 AM

Warmer temps this weekend; Shower chance on Sunday

Weekend high temps will be above normal in many areas. Saturday looks dry but a shower chance spreads from west to east on Sunday.

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April 7, 2023 4:02 PM

50s, 60s this weekend; southern Minnesota sees 70s Tuesday, Wednesday

High temperatures will continue to rise the next few days and areas with snow cover will see a lot of melting. Rivers will continue to rise.

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April 7, 2023 9:05 AM

Rapid warming starts Friday; rivers rising toward flood stage

Our rapid warmup begins Friday with highs reaching 50 in southern Minnesota to the 30s north. A few showers are possible Friday night and Sunday as temperatures warm to the 50s and 60s; 70s to near 80 degrees are possible by midweek next week in southern Minnesota.

by Sven Sundgaard

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April 7, 2023 6:31 AM

Warmup begins Friday; few shower chances this weekend

Say goodbye to the cold temperatures. Friday begins the warming trend with highs near 50 in southern Minnesota. We’ll have partly cloudy skies with a few overnight showers possible. Next week brings highs in the 60s and 70s.

by Sven Sundgaard