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.

November 20, 2021 7:14 AM

Near-normal temps and dry weather this Saturday

Temperatures and winds will be reasonable today, and most of us will stay dry. We have the details.

by Ron Trenda

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November 19, 2021 5:23 PM

Thanksgiving week travel weather looks quiet so far

So far, so good for Thanksgiving week travel weather.

by Paul Huttner

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November 19, 2021 11:52 AM

Weekend forecast: Nice Saturday; blustery winds, some flakes Sunday

Temperatures will be a bit above average on Saturday, then plummet on Sunday. We have your weekend forecast, including winds and who could see a bit of snow on Sunday.

by Ron Trenda

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November 19, 2021 9:00 AM

Snow chances return Sunday; Thanksgiving looks chilly, quiet

Following quiet weather Friday, two cold fronts impact Minnesota over the weekend, returning snow, gusty winds and colder temperatures to the state.

by Nicole Mitchell

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November 19, 2021 6:46 AM

Not as cold on Friday

Friday will be a relative quiet day, with less wind than Thursday, no precipitation expected, and temperatures that run very close to normal.

by Nicole Mitchell

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November 18, 2021 5:11 PM

Nearly total lunar eclipse visible in parts of Minnesota overnight

A nearly total lunar eclipse occurs early Friday morning.

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November 18, 2021 11:20 AM

Weekend forecast: Mildest temps on Saturday; windy with flakes possible on Sunday

Saturday will be the nicer day of the weekend. Gusty winds and colder temps on Sunday will make leaf raking, bike rides or walks more challenging — and we could also see some flakes.

by Ron Trenda

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November 18, 2021 8:30 AM

Cold wind Thursday; Thanksgiving weather looks cold, quiet

Thursday will be windy again and colder with scattered light snow showers. A milder southerly breeze is on tap for Friday. No big storms are likely in Minnesota through Thanksgiving.

by Bill Endersen