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Mild Sunday, then cooler and active this week

Mild Sunday, then cooler and active this week

Many areas will see their first 60 in southern Minnesota Sunday. A cold front brings cooler air, starting Monday, for the rest of the week. We have multiple rain and snow chances as well.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Light snow, slick spots early before weekend warmup

Light snow, slick spots early before weekend warmup

After a wintry start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to surge Sunday, with the Twin Cities possibly reaching the 60-degree mark for the first time this year.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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From snowflakes to springlike: Weekend weather swings ahead

From snowflakes to springlike: Weekend weather swings ahead

This weekend will bring a classic taste of early March in Minnesota — from snow showers and a cooler Saturday to a warm surge that could bring the first 60-degree reading of the year in the Twin Cities, along with the return of daylight saving time on Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Wet Friday with a transition to snow overnight, then mild again

Wet Friday with a transition to snow overnight, then mild again

Our latest storm system is bringing a variety of precipitation types Friday into Saturday. Saturday will be cooler with very mild air back by Sunday. Next week looks cooler and active. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Spring storms and the power of the jet stream

Spring storms and the power of the jet stream

Spring is a season of dramatic weather across the United States and other midlatitude regions. Rapid shifts between lingering winter cold and returning warm air often produce powerful spring storm systems.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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