Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Rain and snow lingers for northern Minnesota Monday
Rain and snow showers will continue for northern Minnesota Monday. Southern Minnesota will see the potential for some late day spotty showers. More rain is possible Thursday. 
Breezy conditions with scattered showers possible
Winds will pick up through Sunday night, with temperatures dipping into the 40s. Expect cooler weather and overcast skies on Monday. Rain is likely by the end of the week, followed by a warming trend.
Breaks in the cloud cover with scattered showers and thunderstorms
Another mild spring day is on tap, with temperatures climbing into the 60s and 70s. Expect partly cloudy skies, along with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. The work week will kick off cooler, with breezy winds and temperatures in the 50s.
Cloud cover continues with scattered showers developing for Sunday
Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with mild temperatures overnight. A low pressure system moving in will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday, with a chance of light snow in northern areas.
Bright start with above-average temperatures and breezy winds
A bright start to our Saturday as southerly flow brings warmer-than-usual temps this weekend. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s, but rain chances will roll in on Sunday.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Extreme heat
April 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It’s a time where we help educate the public about severe weather preparedness, safety and the importance of weather awareness. Let’s take a closer look at extreme heat.
Above-normal temperatures build back in for the weekend
Temperatures will be warmer and above normal for the weekend. The chance at more spotty showers develops late Saturday northwest and for much of the state Sunday. 
Milder weekend ahead; thunderstorm possible Sunday morning
There’s good news in this week’s drought monitor update for Minnesota. Milder temperatures are ahead through the weekend.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes
April 7-11 is Severe Weather Awareness Week. It’s a time where we help educate the public about severe weather preparedness, safety and the importance of weather awareness. Let’s take a closer look at tornadoes.