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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Weekend weather: Mostly rainy, cloudy; coolest temps Sunday

Weekend weather: Mostly rainy, cloudy; coolest temps Sunday

It would be nice to see sunny and dry weather this weekend, but that’s not in the cards. We have your weekend forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

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Wet, warmer weekend starts Friday night

Wet, warmer weekend starts Friday night

Southern Minnesota will be mainly dry during the day Friday while scattered showers will persist north. Temperatures across the state will be milder. Expect waves of rain and thunder Saturday, which looks to be the wettest day of the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Mild Friday before a soggy weekend

Mild Friday before a soggy weekend

We’ll enjoy temperatures in the 50s and even low 60s Friday with mostly dry conditions ahead of what is likely to be a pretty wet, windy weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Frigid 2022? Blame it on La Niña

Frigid 2022? Blame it on La Niña

La Niña jet stream patterns continue to dominate the Upper Midwest.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend weather: Wet Saturday into Sunday morning; cool temps

Weekend weather: Wet Saturday into Sunday morning; cool temps

Saturday will be the wettest day of the weekend, but some showers are also possible Sunday morning. We have the weekend weather details, including temperatures and winds.
by Ron Trenda

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Clouds increase, showers develop late

Clouds increase, showers develop late

We’ll sneak in some sunshine early Thursday before clouds increase and thicken up ahead of some showers by late in the day. Friday will be milder before more rain moves in for the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Two systems bring rain over the coming days

Two systems bring rain over the coming days

Clouds thicken Thursday with showers mainly in the south. Some scattered late day showers and even thunder spreads north with breezy conditions.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Ice-out on Minnesota lakes running 1-2 weeks late

Ice-out on Minnesota lakes running 1-2 weeks late

With more rain and slightly milder temperatures on the way into next week. Expect the ice-out process to accelerate in the weeks ahead. But lakes in northeastern Minnesota may be sporting ice well into May this year.
by Paul Huttner

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A bit warmer Wednesday; more rain Thursday, Saturday

A bit warmer Wednesday; more rain Thursday, Saturday

We should see a fair amount of sun, although clouds will increase Wednesday ahead of another round of showers Thursday. More significant rain moves in for the weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Clouds increase Wednesday; showers on Thursday

Clouds increase Wednesday; showers on Thursday

Clouds will increase through the day Wednesday and temperatures will remain below normal, but a few degrees warmer. More rain is on the way Thursday and another more significant round Friday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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