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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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

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The weekend brings record warmth and the return of the sun

Fog and light snow are slowing parts of Minnesota Friday, but by the weekend the state sees a little more sunshine and temperatures in the 40s.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Fog and light snow making for a slow Friday start

Minnesota is starting Friday off with areas of fog, freezing fog and light snow, which is making for some slick spots on the roads. Temperatures are mild ahead of a big weekend warmup.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Anatomy of a very short weather balloon flight over MSP

Anatomy of a very short weather balloon flight over MSP

Twice a day, meteorologists at the Twin Cities National Weather Service office launch weather balloons into the sky. Thursday morning's weather balloon flight was unusually short.
by Paul Huttner

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Light snow and ice Thursday, followed by potential record warmth

Snow and light freezing drizzle will spread across Minnesota Thursday and linger into mid-Friday. By the weekend, a big warm-up takes hold and more sunshine returns.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Snow and freezing drizzle create slick spots Thursday

An area of light snow and freezing rain will spread across northern Minnesota Thursday morning, and through the rest of the state by late afternoon.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Snowy dusting Friday morning; weekend thaw ahead

A weak low-pressure system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures could hit 40 degrees in parts of southern Minnesota this weekend.
by Paul Huttner

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Yes, it's been the cloudiest January in recent history

Clouds continue the next few days, with a chance for widespread light snow Thursday into Friday. By the weekend, temperatures soar and a little more sunshine returns.
by Nicole Mitchell

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