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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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Windy Sunday, with an early morning wintry mix possible

We’ll have a windy Sunday, with a wintry mix possible early Sunday morning. Temps will be mild Sunday afternoon, but it’ll feel a bit chilly due to the strong winds. We take a look at our next chance of arctic chill, and the January temperature outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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Comfortable weekend temps, but windy on Sunday

Comfortable weekend temps, but windy on Sunday

Our weekend temperatures will be reasonable (for early January), but many of us will have a bad-hair day on Sunday as the winds pick up. If you plan to play in the snow this weekend, there’s plenty of snow cover across most of Minnesota.
by Ron Trenda

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Unusual temperature rise ahead Saturday night?

What meteorologists call warm advection may cause temperatures to rise Saturday night.
by Paul Huttner

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Friday snow fades; subzero cold still lurking?

Friday’s clipper fades tonight. Medium-range models still hint at subzero air by mid-January.
by Paul Huttner

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Friday snow update; weekend weather looks good, but winds pick up on Sunday

Southwestern Minnesota will see the most snow this Friday, with lighter snow amounts elsewhere. Our weekend forecast includes gusty winds Sunday afternoon. If you plan to get out in the snow this weekend, you’ll like the updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Snow clips Minnesota on Friday, with another round on Sunday

Light snow moves across Minnesota Friday, with high winds and more possible snow on Sunday. Temperatures vary between seasonable and above average through early next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

Forecast models keep pushing subzero air intrusion into the future. But it will likely get here eventually.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast includes Sunday flakes; snow depth update

Our weekend weather will be good for outdoor activities. Some areas will even see a bit of snow. We have the updated snow depth map for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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