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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.

May 12, 2021 5:25 PM

Spring ripens: 60s this week blossom into 70s the following

Highs in the 70s more common in the next two weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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May 12, 2021 2:45 PM

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north

Dry spell across Minnesota; high fire danger up north. Our lovely spring weather comes with a fire risk.

by Paul Huttner

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May 12, 2021 9:18 AM

Another day of sunshine Wednesday, then rain chances return

Seasonably warm temperatures return Wednesday and linger through the weekend. Meanwhile, beneficial rain returns into the forecast, but not as much as Minnesota needs.

by Nicole Mitchell

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May 12, 2021 6:49 AM

Wednesday brings even warmer weather back

Afternoon temperatures Wednesday climb into the mid 60s to low 70s, returning all of Minnesota back to more typical May warmth.

by Nicole Mitchell

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May 11, 2021 5:34 PM

Brightest days: More than 14 hours of daylight through Aug. 16

Minnesota enjoys more than 14 hours of daylight through Aug. 16.

by Paul Huttner

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May 11, 2021 1:01 PM

Warming trend begins; 60s this week, 70s next week

Warmer weather is gradually easing into Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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May 11, 2021 7:58 AM

Seasonable May warmth makes a comeback

Following a cold and frosty start Tuesday, temperatures finally return to seasonable warmth that lasts through the weekend. Rain chances also return by the weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell