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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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Minnesota's highs are about to tumble from the 80s to the 60s

Minnesota’s recent warm trend continues Wednesday, then a pattern change brings more clouds and rain to the state, and slowly returns temperatures to seasonable levels.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Another day of summerlike warmth Wednesday

Wednesday brings another day with highs more typical of July than late September, but clouds and rain start moving in from the west that point to cooler weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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September summer continues Wednesday

September summer continues Wednesday

Temperatures hit 90 degrees again today in western Minnesota — in the last week of September.
by Paul Huttner

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La Niña watch: Mild fall with closer to average winter ahead?

La Niña watch: Mild fall with closer to average winter ahead?

A weak La Niña event this winter could signal a more rigorous winter for Minnesota. But it’s bucking the strong trend of milder winters overall caused by climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota goes from a few 90s Tuesday to 60s by Sunday

Temperatures continue to run 10 to 20 degrees warmer across Minnesota through Wednesday. Then, a pattern change brings back rain and cools the state back into the 60s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Record warmth possible Tuesday

Sunshine and southerly winds warm most of Minnesota 10 to 20 degrees above average Tuesday, with a few 90s possible west.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Fall color 2021 running 1 to 2 weeks later than last year

Fall color 2021 running 1 to 2 weeks later than last year

The annual fall color progression is running later than last year in Minnesota. Our warm summer and early fall are likely the cause.
by Paul Huttner

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Some summery days this week; rain may hold off until Thursday

Some summery days this week; rain may hold off until Thursday

Temperatures will be warmer than normal for several more days. We have details on that, plus a fresh look at our rain chances later this week.
by Ron Trenda

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Above-average Monday temps, with plenty of sunshine

Above-average Monday temps, with plenty of sunshine

Our Monday afternoon highs will be a bit cooler than Sunday’s highs, but still well above average.
by Ron Trenda

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