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Arctic front brings wind, snow showers and falling temperatures

Arctic front brings wind, snow showers and falling temperatures

Snow squalls and strong winds are expected today as an arctic front moves through the region, bringing brief periods of reduced visibility and falling temperatures.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Occasional snow and gradually colder through the weekend

Occasional snow and gradually colder through the weekend

A series of snow bands will sail across Minnesota through Sunday. Snowfall will add up to a few inches in northeast Minnesota with less snow elsewhere.
by Paul Huttner

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Tracking snow, wind and colder days ahead

Tracking snow, wind and colder days ahead

With 40-degree days behind us, we’ll settle into much colder conditions this weekend behind a system bringing scattered snow showers and gusty northwest winds.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Brisk, breezy start to Wednesday followed by sunshine

Brisk, breezy start to Wednesday followed by sunshine

Cooler, brisk air for early Wednesday with sunshine as high pressure builds overhead. Snow chances return Thursday and Friday, with several inches of accumulation possible.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Arctic cold and snow return to Minnesota

Arctic cold and snow return to Minnesota

A pattern change brings much colder temperatures with occasional snow Thursday into the upcoming weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Final mild day before sharp cooldown

Final mild day before sharp cooldown

The region will see one more mild day today before much cooler air moves in late this week, bringing snow chances.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Thaw now, snow chances and arctic outbreak ahead late this week

Thaw now, snow chances and arctic outbreak ahead late this week

We ride the Minnesota weather roller coater in the next week. Temperatures in the 50s in southwest Minnesota Monday. We could see widespread subzero temperatures by the upcoming weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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January warmth gives way to snow, colder air by week’s end

January warmth gives way to snow, colder air by week’s end

January warmth will begin to fade this week as snow chances increase and colder air moves in by the end of the workweek. A wintry mix is possible late Monday night into Tuesday, mainly north of Interstate 94.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild night sets up a warm, sunny Monday

Mild night sets up a warm, sunny Monday

Mild temperatures overnight Sunday will carry into Monday, bringing a warm and pleasant start to the work week. Small chances for snow linger through the week, with much cooler air arriving by next weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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