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 9, 2023 6:22 AM

Windy with snow showers Thursday then cooler Friday before warming back up

A clipper system and cold front brings snow showers and wind Thursday. We’ll be briefly cooler Friday before the thaw continues for many this weekend.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 8, 2023 5:32 PM

Temps warmest since Nov. 26; 30s-40s return for weekend

It was the warmest day in Minnesota in over two months.

by Paul Huttner

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February 8, 2023 12:39 PM

Twin Cities hits 40, warmest since November; thaw lingers into next week

It looks like high temperatures could be at or above freezing in much of Minnesota for about seven of eight days.

by Paul Huttner

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February 8, 2023 8:52 AM

Near 40 in southern MN, 30s up north; snow showers Thursday, colder Friday

Wednesday will be our warmest day since potentially late November. Look for more sunshine with highs near 40 from the Twin Cities through southeastern Minnesota. Snow showers develop ahead of colder air Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 8, 2023 6:24 AM

Very mild Wednesday with more sunshine; snow showers Thursday then cooler

Look for more sunshine and mild temperatures Wednesday. Highs will range from 30 in northwest Minnesota to around 40 in the southeast. Thursday will bring the next chance of snow showers.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 7, 2023 5:27 PM

Winter snows eased but didn't end Minnesota's drought

Unless Minnesota records a wet spring, the drought story will likely continue. Many areas will need an excess of 2 to 5 inches of precipitation above average this spring to erase drought.

by Paul Huttner

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February 7, 2023 1:28 PM

Thaw continues; shot at 40 degrees Wednesday

A prolonged mild spell will linger into early next week.

by Paul Huttner

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February 7, 2023 8:50 AM

Mild, breezy Tuesday; snow showers possible Thursday

Clouds will move out early Tuesday making way for more sunshine and breezy, mild temperatures. Another chance of snow showers arrives Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 7, 2023 6:21 AM

Windy again Tuesday, continued mild through the week

Tuesday will be windy again, this time from the west. Highs will be back in the 30s with more sunshine. Wednesday will be warmer. The next chance of rain, snow showers is Thursday.

by Sven Sundgaard