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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.

60s arrive Wednesday; how to become a Skywarn weather spotter

60s arrive Wednesday; how to become a Skywarn weather spotter

Finally! Thermometers across southern Minnesota will push past the 60-degree mark Wednesday afternoon. The last time the Twin Cities hit 60 degrees? More than five months ago, on Oct. 22. A “thermal ribbon” works across southern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Snow cover keeps temperatures somewhat in check up north. Wednesday looks like the warmest day for the next week or…
by Paul Huttner

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Warming trend kicks in as rivers swell

Warming trend kicks in as rivers swell

Thermometers are pushing higher this week. So are most area rivers. The Mississippi River in St. Paul continues to rise and swallow Harriet Island. Check the latest river levels and forecast here. Warming trend kicks in Three factors combine to push temperatures higher Tuesday and Wednesday. Our sun angle and intensity this week is equal to mid-September.…
by Paul Huttner

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Update on river flooding; Thursday looks drier now

Update on river flooding; Thursday looks drier now

I like the newest computer model info! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Global Forecast System model shows that rainfall Wednesday night and Thursday will be pass mostly to our south: The color chart to the right of the loop refers to the precipitation rate (mm per hour), not to the total amount of rain…
by Ron Trenda

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River flooding increases; potential for rain on Thursday

River flooding increases; potential for rain on Thursday

No downpours are in the forecast the next few days, which is good news for everyone affected by rising river levels. Areas that have snow cover will see it shrink a bit today. On to the details. Temperature trends Sunday afternoon highs are expected to be in the 30s across roughly the northern third of Minnesota,…
by Ron Trenda

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River flooding update; next widespread rain on Thursday?

River flooding update; next widespread rain on Thursday?

Two weeks ago, we were dealing with a weekend snowstorm. This weekend started out much nicer, with plenty of sunshine on Saturday and highs in the 50s and upper 40s across most of Minnesota. March is a fickle month! Temperature trends  Sunday highs will be mainly in the 40s, with some 30s in far northern…
by Ron Trenda

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A bright and warm Saturday; river levels ramp up

A bright and warm Saturday; river levels ramp up

I saw several people wearing shorts and no jacket Friday afternoon, as our Twin Cities high temp hit 50 degrees. Today will be several degrees warmer than yesterday, so there might be a few flip-flop sightings. Warm temps will accelerate snow melt across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, and rivers will continue to rise. Temperature trends…
by Ron Trenda

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