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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.

February 20, 2020 2:22 PM

Tracking the thaw: How warm will it get?

A major February thaw is headed for Minnesota. How do forecasts models and meteorologists calculate temperature forecasts in different weather scenarios?

by Paul Huttner

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February 20, 2020 11:34 AM

Weekend forecast: Mild temps, no signs of rain or snow

We aren’t expecting any arctic cold or heavy snow this weekend. We have your detailed weekend forecast and an update on Minnesota and Wisconsin snow depths.

by Ron Trenda

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February 20, 2020 8:47 AM

A big warmup Thursday afternoon; 30s this weekend

Temperatures are finally on the rise after another brutally cold morning, setting us up for a mild and sunny weekend.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 20, 2020 6:39 AM

Another brutally cold morning, but a warming trend begins by afternoon

After another dangerously cold start Thursday morning, temperatures will rise into the teens and 20s by the afternoon under southwesterly winds and sunshine.

by Nicole Mitchell

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February 19, 2020 4:54 PM

Birkebeiner forecast: Fast start, softer toward midday?

The 46th annual American Birkebeiner ski race in Wisconsin runs this Saturday. Weather conditions look favorable in the morning with temperatures warming above freezing in the afternoon.

by Paul Huttner