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March 26, 2021 2:30 PM

70 degrees with a shot at 80? Warmest air mass in 5 months next week

Parts of Minnesota are likely to hit 70 degrees next week for the first time since November.

by Paul Huttner

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March 26, 2021 11:55 AM

Weekend forecast: Saturday rain showers, with a rain/snow mix in northern Minn.; dry Sunday

We’ll have some variety in our weekend weather. Sunday is looking like the nicer day of the weekend. We have details on who will see some rain or snow on Saturday, plus the weekend temperature forecast.

by Ron Trenda

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March 26, 2021 8:07 AM

Temperatures go for a roller coaster ride next week

A weak storm brings showers across Minnesota into Saturday, then a big warmup pushes temperatures 20 degrees above average by Monday.

by Nicole Mitchell

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March 26, 2021 6:56 AM

A mix of sunshine and clouds Friday

Friday brings another mild and mostly dry day, although western Minnesota will see some isolated rain showers.

by Nicole Mitchell

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March 25, 2021 5:16 PM

Mild air ahead: 70 degrees possible by Monday

The warmest air mass of 2021 so far blows into Minnesota next week.

by Paul Huttner

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March 25, 2021 2:57 PM

Mild March for all, but wet or dry in different parts of Minnesota

March has been warm across Minnesota. But there are big precipitation differences across the state this month.

by Paul Huttner

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March 25, 2021 11:55 AM

Weekend forecast: Saturday rain showers, with flakes in northern Minn.; brighter Sunday

You can expect a mixed bag of weather this weekend; you might say that there’s something for everyone. We have details on our weekend weather, including who will have the best chance of Saturday showers.

by Ron Trenda

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March 25, 2021 8:32 AM

Wet weather returns Saturday; highs Monday in the 60s, possibly 70s

After more sunshine Thursday and part of Friday, wet weather returns for the first half of the weekend, followed by a big warmup. By next Wednesday, though, highs are likely to be back in the 30s and 40s.

by Nicole Mitchell