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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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Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake ice out 2 weeks ahead of average

Lake Minnetonka, White Bear Lake ice out 2 weeks ahead of average

Ice out is progressing well ahead of average this year. The Hennepin County Sheriff and Freshwater Society declared Lake Minnetonka ice out at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday. That’s more than two weeks ahead of the median date of April 14.
by Paul Huttner

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The cold is back, but it doesn't last long

Following record warmth Monday, much colder air is gripping the state Tuesday. However, the chillier trend is brief, with very mild weather returning for the weekend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Much colder for Tuesday

The same storm that brought record warmth to parts of Minnesota on Monday has now moved a cold front across the state, sending temperatures plummeting.
by Nicole Mitchell

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From 70s to 30s: Dramatic temperature changes ahead

A strong storm brings a remarkable turn from warm to cold weather over the next two days, plus high winds that will cause a fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Warm highs in the 60s and 70s Monday

A strong warm front is bringing Minnesota its warmest day so far this year, but that comes along with gusty winds and a fire risk.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Windy and warmer Monday; sharply colder Tuesday

Windy and warmer Monday; sharply colder Tuesday

Many of us will see our first 70s of 2021 on Monday, but we’ll also have very strong winds. We have details on all that, plus a look at the temperature extremes of the week ahead.
by Ron Trenda

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A bright and breezy Sunday; windy with a shot at 70 Monday

Our Sunday weather will be fairly typical for this time of year. Monday will be windy and much warmer. We have forecast details for the week ahead, plus a look at the typical date of our first 70 degree high temp.
by Ron Trenda

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