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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 31, 2020 5:47 PM

The return of sunshine could mean a shadow for Groundhog Day

Warm air is going to dominate Minnesota’s weather over the weekend, along with a little more sunshine into the week ahead.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 31, 2020 11:50 AM

Snow lingers into early afternoon; temps ramp up this weekend

Snow will linger across much of the Twin Cities metro area into early Friday afternoon, and there are likely to be slick spots on some roads. Our weekend temperatures will be much warmer than normal, and we even have a shot at a record. We have details on all that plus an updated Minnesota snow depth map.

by Ron Trenda

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January 31, 2020 8:56 AM

The weekend brings record warmth and the return of the sun

Fog and light snow are slowing parts of Minnesota Friday, but by the weekend the state sees a little more sunshine and temperatures in the 40s.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 31, 2020 6:48 AM

Fog and light snow making for a slow Friday start

Minnesota is starting Friday off with areas of fog, freezing fog and light snow, which is making for some slick spots on the roads. Temperatures are mild ahead of a big weekend warmup.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 30, 2020 5:11 PM

Anatomy of a very short weather balloon flight over MSP

Twice a day, meteorologists at the Twin Cities National Weather Service office launch weather balloons into the sky. Thursday morning's weather balloon flight was unusually short.

by Paul Huttner

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January 30, 2020 1:25 PM

Light snow into Friday a.m. rush hour; 45 degrees Sunday?

A weak system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures soar into the 40s this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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January 30, 2020 11:40 AM

Freezing drizzle, light snow possible Thursday afternoon; temps ramp up this weekend

Parts of Minnesota will see some freezing drizzle mixed with light snow Thursday afternoon and evening. Details on all that, plus our weekend weather, which includes a warming trend.

by Ron Trenda

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January 30, 2020 8:50 AM

Light snow and ice Thursday, followed by potential record warmth

Snow and light freezing drizzle will spread across Minnesota Thursday and linger into mid-Friday. By the weekend, a big warm-up takes hold and more sunshine returns.

by Nicole Mitchell