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Weekend forecast: cool Saturday, milder Sunday

Our weekend will start out chilly, but temperatures will recover on Sunday. We have details on which areas may see some weekend rain/snow showers, plus an updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Sunshine returns, but Friday remains cold

The storm that brought rain and snow to Minnesota on Thursday has moved out leaving higher winds and colder weather in its wake.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Astronomical spring arrives: Highs in the 50s and 60s ahead

Astronomical spring arrives: Highs in the 50s and 60s ahead

The earliest astronomical spring in 124 years is here. The weather maps over Minnesota show warming temperatures after a chilly start to the weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast plus an update on Thursday rain, wind and snow

Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see soaking rains Thursday afternoon and evening, with mainly snow or a rain/snow mix in portions of Minnesota. We have an update on our Thursday precipitation and strong winds, plus a look at the weekend.
by Ron Trenda

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The start of spring brings rain, snow and high winds

Just in time for the start of spring, a strong storm will bring parts of Minnesota soaking rain, accumulating snow, and gusty winds, followed by colder weather.
by Nicole Mitchell

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The start of spring brings snow to Minnesota

Spring officially begins at 10:49 p.m. Thursday, and by that time most of Minnesota will either be seeing snow or will have new snow on the ground thanks to a strong storm.
by Nicole Mitchell

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