Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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.

Sign up for daily Minnesota weather forecasts from us below.
A cool Presidents Day; some snow to shovel on Wednesday

A cool Presidents Day; some snow to shovel on Wednesday

As expected, the highest Sunday snow totals were in far southern Minnesota. As of late Sunday afternoon, there were reports of about four inches near St. James and Austin, and five inches in Hokah.  There was a report of 6.3 inches near Mound Prairie, in Houston county of southeastern Minnesota. You can check snow accumulations as…
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sunday snow update; another batch of snow on Wednesday

Sunday snow update; another batch of snow on Wednesday

We’ve seen more than our typical amount of flakes this February! Snow is expected to continue Sunday afternoon across much of southern Minnesota, then linger in the far south Sunday evening. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential snow pattern Sunday afternoon through Sunday night: The highest snow…
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sunday snow update; Monday outlook

Sunday snow update; Monday outlook

Here’s an early morning update on our Sunday snow. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential snow pattern Sunday through Sunday night: The highest snow totals today and tonight are expected to be in southern Minnesota: Here are details of the winter weather advisory in south-central Minnesota: URGENT…
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sunday snow; another batch of snow on Wednesday?

Sunday snow; another batch of snow on Wednesday?

At least the snow is happening on a weekend, and most of us don’t have to commute to work on Sunday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s North American Mesoscale forecast model shows the potential snow pattern Saturday evening through Sunday night: The highest snow totals overnight Saturday night and on Sunday are expected to…
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Who has the most snow?; Sunday snow update

Who has the most snow?; Sunday snow update

Snow lovers must be smiling. Minnesota has plenty of snow cover right now for sledding, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Here’s the latest Minnesota snow depth map from the Minnesota State Climatology Office: Have fun! Temperature trends Saturday afternoon highs are expected to be in the teens across much of western Minnesota, with many spots in the east…
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sunday snow update; how often is February our snowiest month?

Sunday snow update; how often is February our snowiest month?

Snow is expected to move into southwestern Minnesota Saturday evening, then spread over about the southern third of Minnesota Saturday night and continue on Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Chilly Friday; Sunday snow update

Chilly Friday; Sunday snow update

Friday afternoon highs will be in the single digits above zero in much of western Minnesota, with some teens to the east. The Twin Cities metro area will top out in the mid teens. Saturday highs will be mainly in the teens, with some lower 20s southeast.
by Ron Trenda

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!