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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.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

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Astronomical spring arrives: Highs in the 50s and 60s ahead

Astronomical spring arrives: Highs in the 50s and 60s ahead

The earliest astronomical spring in 124 years is here. The weather maps over Minnesota show warming temperatures after a chilly start to the weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast plus an update on Thursday rain, wind and snow

Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see soaking rains Thursday afternoon and evening, with mainly snow or a rain/snow mix in portions of Minnesota. We have an update on our Thursday precipitation and strong winds, plus a look at the weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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The start of spring brings rain, snow and high winds

Just in time for the start of spring, a strong storm will bring parts of Minnesota soaking rain, accumulating snow, and gusty winds, followed by colder weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The start of spring brings snow to Minnesota

Spring officially begins at 10:49 p.m. Thursday, and by that time most of Minnesota will either be seeing snow or will have new snow on the ground thanks to a strong storm.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Thursday rain to snow; some accumulation Thursday night

Thursday rain to snow; some accumulation Thursday night

A potent spring storm arrives Thursday. The system brings wind and soaking rains, followed by a shot of snow Thursday evening.
by Paul Huttner

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A gray Wednesday, followed by a stronger storm Thursday

Lighter precipitation targets Minnesota Wednesday, then a potent storm brings the state rain, snow and wind Thursday and Friday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Wednesday brings cloudy skies and light precipitation

Wednesday will be a gray day across Minnesota, with areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle and light snow. Temperatures will remain mild.
by Nicole Mitchell

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