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Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, 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.

January 14, 2021 8:33 AM

Heavy snow, wind target Minnesota: 6-10 inches in Twin Cities; blizzard warning southwest

Southwestern Minnesota is under a blizzard warning from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. Many places will see their most significant snowfall of the storm Thursday night through Friday morning.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 13, 2021 5:23 PM

Winter storm update: 3 to 7 inches likely for much of Minnesota by late Friday

A mix of wintry precipitation changes to snow Thursday and Friday. The latest forecasts suggest slightly less snowfall from the winter storm than previously expected.

by Paul Huttner

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January 13, 2021 1:08 PM

Winter storm brings snow Thursday and Friday: 4 to 8-plus inches likely most areas

Our next winter storm brings a wintry mix to all snow Thursday and snowfall will continue in most areas well into Friday. This storm will bring significant winter travel issues to Minnesota on both Thursday and Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 13, 2021 8:34 AM

Winter snowstorm targets Minnesota; 6-plus inches possible

Following a warm and pleasant day Wednesday, a slow-moving snowstorm slaps the state Thursday and Friday, bringing heavy snow to eastern Minnesota, including a possible 6 to 8 inches in the Twin Cities. Here are the details.

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January 13, 2021 6:56 AM

Wednesday's warmth includes 40s and possibly 50s

Southerly winds and afternoon sunshine make Wednesday the warmest day of the week across most of Minnesota.

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January 12, 2021 5:22 PM

Pattern change: Colder, snowier 2nd half of winter ahead?

The winter weather pattern across the Upper Midwest may turn colder snowier in the next few weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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January 12, 2021 2:19 PM

Plowable winter storm likely Thursday and Friday

Highs likely reach the 50s in southwest Minnesota Wednesday. Then, a significant winter storm looks likely for much of Minnesota Thursday and Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 12, 2021 8:37 AM

Storm targets Minnesota with a wintry mix

Temperatures remain very mild through Wednesday, then a late-week storm brings a wintry mix of rain, snow and freezing rain plus the return of seasonable cold.

by Nicole Mitchell