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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.

December 12, 2019 3:01 PM

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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December 12, 2019 11:30 AM

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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December 12, 2019 9:00 AM

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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December 12, 2019 6:38 AM

Thursday morning commute slowed by snow, but it will move out quickly

Snow is slowing travel across parts of Minnesota, but most of the snow will clear out by noon and temperatures will finally be milder.

by Nicole Mitchell

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December 11, 2019 1:45 PM

Still on track: Snow-cold mix bring potentially chaotic Thursday a.m. commute

The timing of light snow Thursday morning looks bad for the morning rush. Pavement temperatures in the single digits could create icy roads with even light snow.

by Paul Huttner

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December 11, 2019 8:43 AM

Another cold start Wednesday; warmer temperatures and snow Thursday

After a dangerously cold start, temperatures warm slightly on Wednesday ahead of a snowstorm that could slow the commute Thursday morning.

by Nicole Mitchell

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December 11, 2019 7:00 AM

A cold start to Wednesday, with a snowy finish

Wednesday begins with brutal cold and dangerous wind chills again, but ends milder with a new snowstorm impacting the state.

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December 10, 2019 5:35 PM

Greenland ice melting 7 times faster than in 1993

Greenland’s ice sheets melted 33 billion tons of water a year in 1993. In the last decade, the average skyrocketed to 254 billion tons of melt on average. That’s a seven-fold increase.

by Paul Huttner