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, 2022 6:27 AM

Chilly Thursday; snow showers Friday

Much of Minnesota is below zero with wind chills in the 20s and 30s below zero in the north and teens below zero in the south. Temperatures are right around zero in the Twin Cities. We’ll see highs just in the single digits this afternoon.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 16, 2022 5:22 PM

Arctic Thursday, then milder Friday through this weekend

A quick shot of cold again Thursday. Southern Minnesota likely hits 40 degrees again Sunday.

by Paul Huttner

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February 16, 2022 2:00 PM

Snowier pattern emerging for next week?

We’re not done with snow in Minnesota. Forecast models hinting at significant snow potential next week.

by Paul Huttner

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February 16, 2022 8:55 AM

Temps drop Wednesday, Thursday; big warmup Sunday

Another cold front brings falling temperatures and breezy conditions to Minnesota Wednesday. Temperatures fall slowly into the teens by evening in the south and well below zero in the north. Sunday will be mild. Significant snow may be on the horizon next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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February 16, 2022 6:28 AM

Breezy with falling temperatures Wednesday

A cold front has swept through most of the state early Wednesday and temperatures will hold steady or even drop through the day behind it. We’ll see temperatures in the Twin Cities drop from the mid-20s to around 20 by late afternoon then just below zero overnight. Northwestern Minnesota is already in the single digits and will be near 20 below tonight in some places.

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February 15, 2022 5:29 PM

Temp roller coaster continues; heavy snow up north

Heavy snow for parts of northern Minnesota this week.

by Paul Huttner

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February 15, 2022 2:01 PM

Spring flood outlook: Above-average flood potential for Red River Valley

The real decider of eventual flood risk this spring will be weather patterns over the next six to eight weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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February 15, 2022 8:25 AM

South winds bring milder air Tuesday; colder Wednesday, Thursday

Blustery south-southeast winds will push temperatures higher Tuesday but also create some snow showers for northern Minnesota, with most places seeing a coating to one-half inch. Colder air returns Wednesday and Thursday.

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February 15, 2022 6:29 AM

Mild, windy Tuesday; snow showers north

The cold, arctic air is still clinging onto far northeastern Minnesota early Tuesday. Temperatures are in the 20s below zero for some spots. Most of us are considerably warmer with teens in the south and a strong southeast wind already blowing at 15-20 mph.

by Sven Sundgaard