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.

March 17, 2023 8:35 AM

Spring flooding concerns rising; a look back at 1965

Heavy winter precipitation and a slow thaw so far are increasing the odds of significant flooding this spring. What happens in the next several weeks will be critical.

by Sven Sundgaard

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March 17, 2023 6:14 AM

Much colder than normal Friday and Saturday; warmer next week

High temperatures Friday will be mainly in teens, struggling to reach 20 for some. Blustery northwest winds at 10-25 mph will create subzero wind chills through the morning. Temperatures warm to normal by Monday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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March 16, 2023 5:24 PM

Pattern change next week: Highs in the 40s with a shot at 50

It looks like we have a significant pattern change ahead for next week that may bring us the warmest air mass in about four months.

by Paul Huttner

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March 16, 2023 1:20 PM

Messy Thursday commute; weekend looks chilly

Snow will reduce visibilities and cause slippery roads in some areas Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. We have an update on potential snow totals plus advisories and warnings and a look at the chilly weekend ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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March 16, 2023 9:35 AM

Latest storm brings rain turning to snow Thursday into Friday

Falling temperatures will allow morning rain showers to turn to snow in the afternoon and evening Thursday. Snow showers will linger into Friday. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are posted across much of Minnesota.

by Sven Sundgaard

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March 15, 2023 5:17 PM

Worst of Thursday's storm north of Twin Cities

The heaviest snow will fall across northeast Minnesota, including the Duluth area and North Shore. Winter storm warnings have been issued for most of northeastern Minnesota. Most of central and southern Minnesota is under a winter weather advisory Thursday into Friday morning.

by Paul Huttner

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March 15, 2023 1:19 PM

Winter storm watch Thursday includes Twin Cities and much of Minnesota

Winter storm watches from southwest through northeast Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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March 15, 2023 9:32 AM

Mild Wednesday before the next winter storm moves in Thursday

Temperatures will be warmer Wednesday ahead of our next winter storm. Rain and snow will develop for northern Minnesota Wednesday night and southern Minnesota early Thursday into Friday. A winter storm watch goes into effect Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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March 15, 2023 6:03 AM

Warmer Wednesday with rain and snow on the way Wednesday night into Thursday

Temperatures warm up Wednesday with many places seeing highs in the 40s. The first round of moisture brings rain and snow to northern Minnesota Wednesday night with rain and snow spreading across southern Minnesota Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard