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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Highs in the 70s return Thursday and Friday in the south

Highs in the 70s return Thursday and Friday in the south

A warm front will push milder temperatures into Minnesota to close the week. The weekend is trending cooler.
by Paul Huttner

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First soaking rain in over 3 weeks for southern Minnesota

First soaking rain in over 3 weeks for southern Minnesota

Our latest weather system brought the first significant rain in over 3 weeks to much of southern Minnesota. Little rain fell in the droughty north.
by Paul Huttner

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A slice of Lemmon in the evening sky

A slice of Lemmon in the evening sky

With its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 21, Comet Lemmon is now making a brief appearance. Its next visit won’t be for over a thousand years.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Lingering clouds Wednesday, then warmer and more showers Thursday

Lingering clouds Wednesday, then warmer and more showers Thursday

After a few morning showers, clouds will mostly linger across southern Minnesota Wednesday. Thursday will bring warmer temperatures, but also the chance at more showers. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Next round of rain showers develops Tuesday with more to come

Next round of rain showers develops Tuesday with more to come

Clouds thicken up and rain showers develop Tuesday into Tuesday night. More rain is on the way for Thursday and Friday before a drier upcoming weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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High pressure brings sunshine Monday after Sunday's showers

High pressure brings sunshine Monday after Sunday's showers

Sunshine is back Monday thanks to high pressure behind Sunday’s system. It will be cold tonight with more rain developing already Tuesday, part of an active pattern this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Showers linger, winds calm, skies brighten

Showers linger, winds calm, skies brighten

We’re wrapping up the weekend with some leftover showers and breezy conditions, but calmer and cooler weather is on the horizon.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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