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.

February 17, 2023 2:05 PM

Weekend weather: Above-normal temps; northern MN may see snow Sunday

Our temperatures will rebound this weekend and northern Minnesota has the best chance of Sunday flakes. We have the weekend forecast details, plus an updated Minnesota snow cover map.

by Ron Trenda

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February 17, 2023 8:51 AM

Big snowstorm looks likely next week

Enjoy the mild conditions this weekend. Next week looks snowy. It’s too early to forecast where or how much, but models indicate a major winter storm Tuesday through Thursday with abundant moisture.

by Bill Endersen

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February 17, 2023 6:38 AM

Quiet Friday; temperatures turning milder again

Friday will become breezy and milder. Warmer-than-normal temperatures for the weekend.

by Bill Endersen

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February 16, 2023 12:10 PM

Weekend weather: Warmer temps; Sunday snow chance in northern Minnesota

Our temperatures will rebound nicely this weekend. We have your weekend weather details, including the potential for snow in the north on Sunday.

by Ron Trenda

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February 16, 2023 9:55 AM

Temps set to rebound Friday afternoon; weekend highs in the 30s

It’ll be chilly Thursday and early Friday, then temperatures rebound. We have the details, plus an update on the winter storm that is hitting Iowa and southern Wisconsin.

by Ron Trenda

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February 16, 2023 6:54 AM

Cool, quiet Thursday in Minnesota; winter storm rakes Iowa, Wisconsin

It’ll be breezy and chilly Thursday. Quiet weather in Minnesota, but a winter storm is hitting parts of Iowa, southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

by Ron Trenda

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February 15, 2023 5:13 PM

Rest of February may run colder than average

The ups and downs continue this winter.

by Paul Huttner

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February 15, 2023 1:04 PM

Unusual Valentine's Day storm set records; winter strikes back

Rare February rainfall record Tuesday.

by Paul Huttner

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February 15, 2023 9:33 AM

Icy conditions spread as temps drop; weekend weather looks drama-free

The blizzard in western Minnesota will wind down during Wednesday. Strong northwest winds are bringing us colder air. Standing water from the rain and melted snow are freezing into ice.

by Bill Endersen