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Cold grip loosens with early week warmup and multiple snow chances

Cold grip loosens with early week warmup and multiple snow chances

After one final day of harsh cold, a brief warmup is on the way, though multiple rounds of snow are expected to develop through early this week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Snow continues south overnight with cold air behind it

Snow continues south overnight with cold air behind it

Snow continues overnight for far southern Minnesota with several inches of accumulation. Cold air moves in behind for tonight into early Monday. More snow chances develop this week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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More snow for southern Minnesota Saturday followed by more cold air

More snow for southern Minnesota Saturday followed by more cold air

Yet another round of snow will fall Saturday into Sunday, this time in southern Minnesota. More cold air moves in behind for tonight and Sunday. There are more chances at snow next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Weekend clipper prompts advisories as cold air moves in

Weekend clipper prompts advisories as cold air moves in

A surge of cold air arrives Friday night, setting the stage for a chilly weekend across the region. Southern Minnesota may see another half foot of snow as a quick-hitting clipper system sweeps through the region late Saturday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A couple more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend

A couple more rounds of snow and cold Friday into the weekend

The active and cold pattern continues. Friday will be briefly warmer and near 30 degrees ahead of another round of snow showers. More snow showers are possible Saturday followed by cold. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Chilly start, warmer finish; snow chances ahead

Chilly start, warmer finish; snow chances ahead

After a brisk start Thursday, milder air arrives tonight ahead of light snow from a fast-moving Friday clipper that could drop several inches across central Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Temperatures rise through Friday with light snow

Temperatures rise through Friday with light snow

After a chilly start Thursday, temperatures will slowly rise throughout the day with highs set near midnight. Light snow could be just enough for slippery roads Friday morning.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Chilly Wednesday night with more clippers to come

Chilly Wednesday night with more clippers to come

The first statewide subzero night of the season lies ahead. Temps remain below normal with a few more snow chances on the way through the weekend.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Temps plummet as a blast of arctic air dives south

Temps plummet as a blast of arctic air dives south

A brief but potent chunk of arctic air is diving south. It will drop temps below zero statewide tonight. A few more disturbances move through, bringing light snow in the days ahead. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Clipper brings light snow Tuesday night, falling temperatures Wednesday

Clipper brings light snow Tuesday night, falling temperatures Wednesday

Scattered light snow will bring a trace to a few tenths of an inch Tuesday night. Wednesday’s max temperatures will be set early on with cold air taking over through the day.
by Brandon Weatherz

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