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November 19, 2020 5:28 PM

Wintry mix crosses northern Minnesota into early Friday

Wintry mix crosses northern Minnesota into early Friday

by Paul Huttner

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November 19, 2020 3:21 PM

Forecast model chaos theory: Rain or snow chance emerging next Tuesday?

Forecast models picking up on a potential weather system next week.

by Paul Huttner

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November 19, 2020 11:50 AM

Weekend forecast: Near-normal temps; Saturday night and Sunday a.m. mix

We’ll have good hair days this weekend. Some of us will see a bit of snow or a wintry mix Saturday night and Sunday morning. We have all your weekend forecast details.

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November 19, 2020 8:54 AM

Sunshine and possible snow for the weekend

A cold front Thursday returns more seasonable temperatures across Minnesota. Meanwhile, precipitation chances through the weekend stay light, but could still produce slick roads.

by Nicole Mitchell

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November 19, 2020 7:01 AM

Some roads will turn slick in northern Minnesota

A cold front advancing through Minnesota brings both a temperature contrast across the state and areas of freezing precipitation.

by Nicole Mitchell

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Will our mild bias linger into December?

November 18, 2020 5:28 PM

Will our mild bias linger into December?

Some guidance suggests a milder than average December across the Upper Midwest.

by Paul Huttner

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Tracking daylight: Minnesota sunsets shift later in less than a month

November 18, 2020 1:06 PM

Tracking daylight: Minnesota sunsets shift later in less than a month

Sunset times in Minnesota begin to move later before the winter solstice.

by Paul Huttner

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November 18, 2020 9:03 AM

Warm through Thursday, then cooler again

Temperatures stay mild Wednesday and Thursday then stick closer to average through the weekend. Meanwhile, precipitation chances remain limited.

by Nicole Mitchell

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November 18, 2020 6:51 AM

Warmer weather returns for Wednesday

Breezy winds from the south make for a mild forecast Wednesday.

by Nicole Mitchell

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NOAA satellites show subtle details over the Upper Midwest Tuesday

November 17, 2020 5:23 PM

NOAA satellites show subtle details over the Upper Midwest Tuesday

NOAA satellites show subtle details over the Upper Midwest Tuesday. Lake effect clouds and snow, snow cover, and other features visible from space.

by Paul Huttner

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