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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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Cooler and drier into October

The weather this week turns noticeably colder. Meanwhile, spotty showers in the forecast will do little to dent Minnesota’s recent dry trend.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Colder temperatures lie ahead this week

Minnesota sees seasonable weather Sunday, but temperatures slide even colder by the end of the week. Light rain chances linger most of the week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Fickle Saturday; waves of Canadian cooldown on their way

Fickle Saturday; waves of Canadian cooldown on their way

Scattered showers have been wetting parts of Minnesota this Saturday afternoon. Strong and possibly severe thunderstorms are likely in the northern half of Wisconsin for the evening and into Saturday night. A persistent cooldown is headed our way for the upcoming workweek.
by Bill Endersen

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Balmy Saturday; then a serious cooldown

Balmy Saturday; then a serious cooldown

Saturday will feel like lingering summer again, especially across southern Minnesota. Scattered showers are crossing northern parts of the state. Strong thunderstorms are likely to grow over northern Wisconsin Saturday evening. Much cooler temperatures are on their way for the upcoming week.
by Bill Endersen

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One last summery day, then gradually turning much cooler

One last summery day, then gradually turning much cooler

Saturday will bring summery temperatures again, especially to southern Minnesota. Scattered showers are on tap across the north, mainly Saturday afternoon. Strong thunderstorms are likely to develop just east of the Twin Cities in late afternoon.
by Bill Endersen

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Tale of two seasons: Summery south, fall up north

Summery warmth continues in southern Minnesota Saturday; cooler breezes arrive Sunday.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota likely sees the final 80s of the year

Above average temperatures continue through Saturday, then the month ends on a much colder note. Meanwhile, spotty showers and storms could include isolated severe weather Friday evening.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Friday stays warm before temperatures drop

After a foggy start for parts of the state, much of Minnesota sees sunshine and warm weather. However, a cold front brings showers and storms across northern Minnesota and starts cooling the weather by Saturday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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