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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.

January 7, 2021 1:48 PM

Weather art: Spectacular rime ice formations across Minnesota

Thick freezing fog creates perfect conditions for accumulating rime ice in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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January 7, 2021 11:45 AM

Weekend forecast: A lot of clouds; temps a bit above normal

If grey is your favorite color, you’ll like the weekend weather forecast. We have details on that, plus the current dense fog advisory in central Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda

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January 7, 2021 8:23 AM

Displays of frost and ice continue thanks to morning fog

A persistent weather pattern keeps Minnesota shrouded in morning fog, with mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures into the weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 7, 2021 6:59 AM

Fog and clouds prevail again Thursday

Areas of fog are making for a slow start again Thursday, while cloud cover keeps temperatures from warming much during the day.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 6, 2021 4:52 PM

A tranquil weather forecast through the weekend

Quiet weather and highs slightly milder than average.

by Paul Huttner

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January 6, 2021 1:21 PM

Minus 20 to 30? Siberian Express may bring coldest air of winter in about 2 weeks

Medium-range forecast models suggest a bitter shot of subzero air may invade Minnesota in about two weeks.

by Paul Huttner

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January 6, 2021 9:26 AM

Cloudy and mild under a persistent weather pattern

Southwestern Minnesota sees rain and a little snow Wednesday, but the prevailing trend across the state into the weekend is a stagnant trend that keeps skies mostly cloudy and temperatures mild.

by Nicole Mitchell