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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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The science of snowflakes

The science of snowflakes

It is said no two snowflakes are alike. It turns out the temperature at the time of snowflake formation is critical to determining what type of snow crystal falls to earth.
by Paul Huttner

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Friday flakes followed by weekend chill; your weekend forecast details

The heaviest snow Friday afternoon into Friday night will be in northeastern Minnesota. The Friday evening commutes could also be affected in central and southern Minnesota due to light snow and patchy freezing drizzle. We have the latest Minnesota snow depth map, plus forecast details for your weekend outdoor adventures.
by Ron Trenda

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Snow Friday, then another arctic blast of cold air for the weekend

A snowstorm Friday will bring everything from heavy snow in the North Shore to freezing drizzle for parts of southern Minnesota. Then frigid air settles in for a cold weekend ahead.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Snow and freezing rain to slow Friday travel

Another snowstorm moves across Minnesota Friday bringing everything from heavy snow in the North Shore to freezing drizzle for parts of southern Minnesota.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Another shot of light snow Friday

Thursday’s light snow proved once again it doens’t take much snow to cause havoc on roads.
by Paul Huttner

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Why does 1.7 inches of snow cause over 200 traffic mishaps?

Why does 1.7 inches of snow cause over 200 traffic mishaps?

The combination of cold temperatures and light snow often creates more driving hazardous than heavier snow at warmer temperatures.
by Paul Huttner

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Your weekend outdoor forecast includes chilly temps; update on snow depths

Your weekend outdoor forecast includes chilly temps; update on snow depths

It’s never too early to look at that weekend forecast. We have the latest info on weekend temperatures, weekend snow chances and snow depths across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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More snow and another blast of cold air on the way

More snow and another blast of cold air on the way

The next round of snow Friday into Saturday should bring another 1 to 3 inches for most of the state, with slightly higher amounts possible for northern Minnesota. As for the cold, temperatures will fall Saturday setting us up for a subzero start to Sunday.
by Nicole Mitchell

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