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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.

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Friday snowstorm will deliver heavy snow, with whiteout conditions possible in some areas

Friday snowstorm will deliver heavy snow, with whiteout conditions possible in some areas

A snowstorm will spread heavy snow across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday and Friday night. Strong winds could cause whiteout conditions at times. We have an update on who can expect the most snow amounts and the strongest winds.
by Ron Trenda

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Whiteout conditions possible as massive snowstorm targets Minnesota

Whiteout conditions possible as massive snowstorm targets Minnesota

Snow will begin falling across western Minnesota Friday morning, spreading through the rest of the state by afternoon. Much of the state will see 6 inches of snow or more. Central Minnesota and the North Shore could get buried by as much as a foot of snow.
by Nicole Mitchell

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A dangerously cold Thursday morning across Minnesota

All of Minnesota is starting off Thursday under a wind chill advisory with most of state seeing wind chills of at least minus 20, and northwestern Minnesota feeling as cold as minus 40 at times.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Decoding National Weather Service forecast discussions

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

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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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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