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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.

February 2, 2021 2:11 PM

Polar vortex: Temperatures may hit minus 20 in the Twin Cities this weekend

A major Arctic outbreak is heading for Minnesota this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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February 2, 2021 8:47 AM

A wintry mix targets Minnesota Thursday, then brutal cold

Temperatures stay above average through Wednesday, then a strong winter storm brings rain, snow, and ice, followed by what may be Minnesota’s coldest weather all winter.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 2, 2021 6:55 AM

Tuesday starts foggy, then stays cloudy

Mild temperatures continue Tuesday despite limited sunshine during the day.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 1, 2021 5:31 PM

Mild winter so far; snow chance and bitter cold on the way this week

Big weather changes ahead for Minnesota this week.

by Paul Huttner

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February 1, 2021 2:11 PM

Polar vortex: 20 below in the Twin Cities this weekend?

The coldest air mass of winter appears ready to invade Minnesota this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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February 1, 2021 8:19 AM

February starts mild, then temperatures plummet

Following a warm January, February starts off mild and quiet, then takes a big turn the second half of the week. A storm Thursday brings both snow chances and the coldest weather parts of Minnesota have seen since December.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 1, 2021 6:55 AM

Highs in the 20s for the first day of February

February is off to a very mild start, even though limited sunshine is expected Monday.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 31, 2021 5:55 PM

Mild start to the week; much colder on Friday

If you like mild (for early Feb.) temps, you’ll like the forecast for the next few days. Cold weather fans will smile when they see the Friday through Sunday forecast. We have details on that, plus a look at our next chance of snow.

by Ron Trenda