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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.

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Feels like summer Thursday; cooler Friday, rainy this weekend

Feels like summer Thursday; cooler Friday, rainy this weekend

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible in the southern third of Minnesota late Thursday night and Friday. Periods of rain with embedded thunderstorms are expected across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday night through Saturday and Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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A summery Thursday; chilly and rainy this weekend

A summery Thursday; chilly and rainy this weekend

The thunderstorms will linger over parts of southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin early this Thursday morning.  A batch of scattered thunderstorms are possible in the southern half of Minnesota late Thursday night and on Friday.
by Ron Trenda

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Temps ramp up, we could hit 80 on Thursday; soggy Saturday?

Temps ramp up, we could hit 80 on Thursday; soggy Saturday?

It’s starting to feel like spring again, with highs well into the 60s. A few spots in western Minnesota even topped out in the 70s Monday afternoon.  Temperatures will continue to ramp up in most areas for a few more days.  I think you’ll like the details! Temperature trends Tuesday highs should reach the lower…
by Ron Trenda

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A warm and unsettled week coming our way

A warm and unsettled week coming our way

A weak trough of low pressure will kick off scattered spring showers and thunderstorms Monday night and again on Tuesday. Wednesday should play out to be mostly dry and even a little warmer than normal for mid May.
by Bill Endersen

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Warmer temps this week, with a shot at 80 on Thursday

Warmer temps this week, with a shot at 80 on Thursday

Our Twin Cities temperatures have been cooler than normal on 10 out of 12 days this May. That cool streak is about to end. On to the details. Temperature trends Our average May 13 high temp is 69 degrees in the Twin Cities metro area. Most of the metro area will reach the upper 60s…
by Ron Trenda

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Fairly nice Mother’s Day weather; a shot at 80 by Thursday

Fairly nice Mother’s Day weather; a shot at 80 by Thursday

Agreeable weather is on tap for most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin this Mother’s Day.  Weather shouldn’t interfere with outdoor plans in most areas. On to the details. Temperature trends Sunday afternoon highs are expected to reach the lower 60s in much of Minnesota plus western Wisconsin. I wouldn’t be surprised if a few spots…
by Ron Trenda

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