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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 16, 2021 5:56 PM

A quiet start to the week; rain and thunder chances increase by Wednesday

If you’re still hoping for rain, hang in there. Periods of rain are expected in many areas Wednesday through Friday. We’ll also see summery dew points later this week.

by Ron Trenda

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May 16, 2021 10:30 AM

Above-normal temps; several rain opportunities this week

We have above-normal temps in the forecast this week, and many areas will also get some much-needed rain.

by Ron Trenda

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May 16, 2021 7:02 AM

Mild Sunday temps; foggy start, best shower chance to the south

Temps will be above normal again today. We have the details, plus who may see some rain.

by Ron Trenda

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May 15, 2021 6:25 PM

Mild Sunday temps, with a shower chance in the far south

Most of us will have quiet weather on Sunday, as temps continue to creep upward. We have details on who may see a Sunday shower and a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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May 15, 2021 10:35 AM

Temps rebound; spotty Saturday showers in some areas, possibly an isolated p.m. t-storm

Minnesota fishing opener weather is nice in most areas. Some spots could see spotty showers this afternoon and evening, even an isolated t-storm. We have details on that, plus a look at Sunday and the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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May 15, 2021 8:42 AM

Mild Saturday temps; spotty showers possible in some areas

It still looks like most of western Minnesota will have a dry Saturday. Spotty showers are possible at times in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2021 3:24 PM

Weekend split: Summery weather begins Sunday

Saturday’s fishing opener runs cloudy, but bright sun and warmer weather arrive starting Sunday.

by Paul Huttner

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May 14, 2021 12:10 PM

Weekend forecast: Temps rebound; mostly dry with a spotty shower chance

We have to mention a shower chance in the weekend forecast, but it’ll be dry most of the time. That’s good news for anglers who want some dry weather for the Minnesota fishing opener.

by Ron Trenda

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May 14, 2021 9:20 AM

Occasional showers continue into the weekend

After cloudier skies briefly drop highs slightly on Friday, temperatures are on the rise again into next week. Spotty showers through the weekend will make little dent in recent dry conditions.

by Nicole Mitchell