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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.

March 20, 2021 7:55 AM

Mild, breezy weekend; wet next week

Sunshine and a strong southerly breeze will treat us to a mild spring weekend. Showers will break out on Sunday beginning in northwestern Minnesota. A stronger weather system will bring prolonged rain, snow and cooler temperatures from later Monday into Wednesday.

by Bill Endersen

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March 19, 2021 5:17 PM

Spring like weekend; heavy rain and snow potential by Tuesday

An April-like weekend gives way to heavy rain and snow next week.

by Paul Huttner

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March 19, 2021 3:13 PM

Ice out ahead: First lakes now ice-free in southern Minnesota?

Satellite images appear to show the first ice-free lakes in southern Minnesota Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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March 19, 2021 12:05 PM

Weekend forecast: Warmer, with gusty winds

Our temps will be unusually warm this weekend, but the winds will be gusty. We have the forecast details, including the rain chance that arrives on Sunday. Parts of Minnesota still have snow cover; we’ll show you where that snow lingers.

by Ron Trenda

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March 19, 2021 9:14 AM

The fire risk increases through Saturday

Dry, mild, and breezy conditions lead to fire concerns through the end of the week, then next week starts off soggy.

by Nicole Mitchell

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March 19, 2021 6:52 AM

Dry weather elevates fire conditions Friday

Friday brings more sunshine and above average temperatures, but the dry weather is contributing to fire concerns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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March 18, 2021 5:05 PM

A shot at 60 this weekend; another 1 to 2 inches of rain by Tuesday?

Mild temperatures return through this weekend. Another soggy system arrives early next week.

by Paul Huttner

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March 18, 2021 2:54 PM

Patchwork snow cover across Minnesota clearly visible from space

Patchwork snow cover across Minnesota. Interesting snow cover patterns visible from space.

by Paul Huttner

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March 18, 2021 11:44 AM

Weekend forecast: warmer temps and gusty winds

Get ready for some bad hair days this weekend; winds will be gusty. Saturday looks like the driest day of the weekend. We have details on all that, plus an update on drought conditions in Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda