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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.

January 15, 2020 6:38 PM

Decoding National Weather Service forecast discussions

NWS technical area forecast discussions give meteorologists and others deeper insight into NWS forecast thinking and mechanics.

by Paul Huttner

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January 15, 2020 2:28 PM

A foot of snow? Major winter storm taking aim Friday

Forecast models are locking in on a major winter storm for Minnesota Friday.

by Paul Huttner

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January 15, 2020 8:52 AM

A quick blast of snow Wednesday, followed by a crippling snowstorm Friday

Get ready for double-digit subzero wind chills Thursday morning followed by a major winter storm that dumps snow across southern Minnesota overnight Thursday. At least 8 inches are likely in the Twin Cities.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 15, 2020 7:01 AM

Wednesday's forecast brings snow and ice across the state

Another round of snow moves across Minnesota Wednesday bringing central parts of the state a brief burst of heavier snow and ice to portions of southern Minnesota. Dangerous cold returns to the state overnight.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 14, 2020 5:42 PM

Snow game on: Light snow Wednesday; much bigger storm likely Friday

A significant winter storm Friday may cause travel issues across the Upper Midwest.

by Paul Huttner

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January 14, 2020 1:32 PM

Twin Cities scientist: 'Heat of 5 to 6 Hiroshima atom bombs per second' into Earth's oceans

University of St. Thomas scientist John Abraham is part of a team that assessed the Earth’s oceans in 2019.

by Paul Huttner

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January 14, 2020 8:55 AM

A major winter storm targets Minnesota with heavy snow by Friday

Another blast of cold air spreads across Minnesota Tuesday, then a major snow storm with heavy snow and high winds hits by the end of the week.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 14, 2020 7:01 AM

Tuesday's snow is ending, while temperatures begin to dive

The Tuesday morning commute is slow for parts of Minnesota thanks to a fresh round of snow that is moving out. Now temperatures will drop throughout the day.

by Nicole Mitchell