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

April 18, 2020 6:48 AM

Some areas reach the 60s Saturday afternoon; a bit cooler on Sunday

This will be the warmest day since last Saturday. Highs retreat a bit on Sunday, but at least we won’t be dealing with snow. We have details on your weekend weather.

by Ron Trenda

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April 17, 2020 5:25 PM

Ice out progressing north into central Minnesota lakes

Ice out is moving north in Minnesota.

by Paul Huttner

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April 17, 2020 3:01 PM

Weekend warming trend: Back to the 60s

Our weather pattern across Minnesota transitions toward the milder in the next week.

by Paul Huttner

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April 17, 2020 11:44 AM

Weekend forecast: warmest temps on Saturday, with shower chances to the north

Our temperatures will continue to trend upward on Saturday, then retreat a bit on Sunday. We have details on who may see some Saturday showers. The snow and cold index for our 2019-2020 “winter” edged upward with last Sunday’s snow, we have the update.

by Ron Trenda

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April 17, 2020 8:43 AM

Warmer weather continues to spread across Minnesota

Temperatures continue to warm Friday and Saturday, then next week will bring much more seasonable weather.

by Nicole Mitchell

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April 17, 2020 6:56 AM

Mild and pleasant weather for Friday

Under mostly sunny skies, temperatures will continue to rise on Friday.

by Nicole Mitchell

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April 16, 2020 5:33 PM

Last freeze of spring at MSP airport this weekend?

The average date of the last freeze of the season in the Twin Cities occurs in late April.

by Paul Huttner

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April 16, 2020 3:06 PM

Warming trend begins; more 60s ahead

Our weather pattern shifts to a much warmer scenario over the next week.

by Paul Huttner

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April 16, 2020 11:40 AM

Weekend weather looking better; update on Thursday tornado drills

Many communities in Minnesota and some Wisconsin communities will hear severe weather sirens this Thursday. We have details on the timing of the sirens. We also have details on your weekend weather, which is looking pretty good.

by Ron Trenda