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February 26, 2021 6:53 AM

Gusty winds keep Friday warm

Friday stays warmer but also very windy, with gusts that could exceed 40 mph. That wind pattern also draws in enough moisture for areas of precipitation by the afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 25, 2021 5:15 PM

40s Friday and Saturday; light snow and colder by Sunday

Get ready for a temperature roller coaster over the next week in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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Highly variable snow cover across Minnesota

February 25, 2021 2:26 PM

Highly variable snow cover across Minnesota

Snow cover is highly variable across Minnesota in late February.

by Paul Huttner

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February 25, 2021 8:37 AM

The extended pattern keeps Minnesota milder

Despite a cooldown over the weekend, the trend will be higher than average temperatures into early March. Meanwhile, precipitation chances stay limited.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 25, 2021 7:02 AM

Warmer and mostly sunny for Thursday

Thursday brings another day of mild temperatures and widespread sunshine.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 24, 2021 5:19 PM

Spring fever ahead? 40s and 50s look likely next week

The medium-range temperature outlooks for much of March continue to trend much milder than average.

by Paul Huttner

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Brighter days: Minnesota gaining 3 minutes of daylight per day now

February 24, 2021 1:25 PM

Brighter days: Minnesota gaining 3 minutes of daylight per day now

Minnesota is rapidly gaining daylight this time of year.

by Paul Huttner

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February 24, 2021 8:29 AM

Limited snow chances through the end of the month

Another round of light snow targets Minnesota Wednesday evening, but overall precipitation remains limited this week and temperatures stay mild.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 24, 2021 7:08 AM

Snow bookends Wednesday

As one round of precipitation clears out Wednesday morning, another area of light snow targets the state by evening.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 23, 2021 5:33 PM

Winter and spring battle for control of Minnesota the next two weeks

Signs of a seasonal transition are emerging as we approach spring.

by Paul Huttner

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