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Mild weekend; snow chance late Wednesday and on Thursday
Saturday highs are expected to range from the lower 40s in southwestern Minnesota to the upper teens in the far northeast. Some spots in the Twin Cities metro area could top 30 degrees. Much of Minnesota will reach the 30s on Sunday.
Friday flake chances; mild weekend temps
Highs this Friday afternoon will be range from the 30s in west-central and southwestern Minnesota to the upper teens in northeastern Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro area is expected to reach the upper 20s, but a few spots could touch 30 degrees.
No big snows in southern Minnesota; plenty of snow up north
Northern Minnesota will see some periods of mostly light snow this Thursday, with very light snow showers or flurries possible in central and southern Minnesota. Much of Minnesota will see periods of light snow on Friday, and periods of snow are expected Friday night and Saturday in the north.
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