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Friday snow update; weekend weather looks good, but winds pick up on Sunday

Southwestern Minnesota will see the most snow this Friday, with lighter snow amounts elsewhere. Our weekend forecast includes gusty winds Sunday afternoon. If you plan to get out in the snow this weekend, you’ll like the updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Snow clips Minnesota on Friday, with another round on Sunday

Light snow moves across Minnesota Friday, with high winds and more possible snow on Sunday. Temperatures vary between seasonable and above average through early next week.
by Nicole Mitchell

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How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

How accurate are forecast models 1 to 2 weeks ahead?

Forecast models keep pushing subzero air intrusion into the future. But it will likely get here eventually.
by Paul Huttner

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Weekend forecast includes Sunday flakes; snow depth update

Our weekend weather will be good for outdoor activities. Some areas will even see a bit of snow. We have the updated snow depth map for Minnesota and Wisconsin.
by Ron Trenda

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A mild Thursday, then cooler with snow by Friday

Thursday is another mild day across Minnesota, with above-average temperatures for the entire state. The only precipitation is an area of snow and ice departing the Arrowhead Thursday morning.
by Nicole Mitchell

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Snow and ice makes for a slow Thursday morning across the Arrowhead

Thursday will be another mild day across Minnesota, with above average temperatures for the entire state. The only precipitation is an area of snow and ice departing the Arrowhead.
by Nicole Mitchell

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