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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.

April 29, 2021 3:09 PM

Safe to plant? Why we've probably seen the last 32-degree temp at MSP this spring

Forecast models suggest a better than 50 percent chance we’re past the last 32-degree temperature in the inner Twin Cities this spring.

by Paul Huttner

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April 29, 2021 11:55 AM

Weekend forecast: Summery Saturday; shower chance on Sunday

This Saturday marks the beginning of May, but it’ll feel like late June. We have details on that, plus a look at our Sunday shower chances.

by Ron Trenda

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April 29, 2021 8:19 AM

Migrating birds are keeping Minnesota radars busy

Following a couple morning sprinkles Thursday, dry skies prevail through Saturday. That lack of significant rain is making it very obvious that some of our recent radar activity is due to active bird migration.

by Nicole Mitchell

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April 29, 2021 7:00 AM

Morning sprinkles, then more sunshine Thursday

A weather system moving across Minnesota is bringing light rain and windier conditions Thursday, but plenty of sunshine also stays in the forecast.

by Nicole Mitchell

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April 28, 2021 5:22 PM

Finally, spring

Highs in the 60s, 70s and 80s over the next week.

by Paul Huttner

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April 28, 2021 12:13 PM

Twin Cities likely hits 80 Saturday for the 2nd time this year

Sunnier skies and warmer temperatures are on the way.

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April 28, 2021 9:27 AM

Parts of Minnesota see highs in the 80's by Saturday

More sunshine spreads across Minnesota Wednesday, and much warmer weather returns by Saturday. Next week starts off with a wetter pattern again.

by Nicole Mitchell

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April 28, 2021 6:58 AM

Statewide sunshine returns Wednesday

After Minnesota breaks out of widespread morning fog, the return of more sunshine will help push most of the state back into the 60s and even 70s by the afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell