Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

Sign up for daily Minnesota weather forecasts from us below.

All of Minnesota sees cooler weather Friday

Temperatures are noticeably cooler Friday, but it will be under mostly sunny skies for the majority of Minnesota.  Only northeastern Minnesota sees light rain chances.
by Nicole Mitchell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Dryness increasing across parts of Minnesota

Much of northern and central Minnesota is running dry this spring.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Rosemount tornado confirmed Tuesday night

Tuesday’s night’s severe weather event did produce two tornadoes in Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Weekend forecast: Dry; Saturday is the coolest day

Weekend forecast: Dry; Saturday is the coolest day

Rain won’t interfere with weekend plans in most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have the forecast details.
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Temperatures dip briefly, then rise

Behind a cold front, Thursday brings mostly dry, breezy, and slightly cooler weather.  Temperatures drop even more by the weekend, before we see a big warmup next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Cooler weather begins to move across Minnesota

Although much of Minnesota stays dry Thursday, two separate fronts are bringing areas of rain, especially in the morning. Although not as warm as Wednesday, temperatures stay above average again, before cooler air settles across the state Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Instant Tropical Storm Bertha challenges records

Tropical Storm Bertha is the second tropical cyclone this year to form before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Dry and sunny weather finally returns

After areas of heavy rain Tuesday, the rest of the week brings drier skies and more sunshine back across the state.  Temperatures will be cooler by the weekend. 
by Nicole Mitchell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

After a foggy start, sunny skies prevail Wednesday

Skies have finally dried across all but southeastern Minnesota, and most of the state will see plentiful sunshine Wednesday after widespread areas of morning fog lift.
by Nicole Mitchell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!