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Sunday snow in northern Minnesota; wintry mix includes metro area on Monday
We had a chilly Friday, but our weekend temps will be milder. Many spots in southern Minnesota will see highs in the lower 30s Saturday afternoon, with mostly 20s in the north. One year ago, we reached 63 degrees in the Twin Cities, and 60s are very rare this time of year: Our average high…
A chilly and bright Friday; weekend snow update
Much of central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area, could see periods of accumulating snow Sunday night through Monday night.
Chilly air returns; plowable snow is possible Sunday and Monday
Many Minnesotans enjoyed highs in the 40s Wednesday afternoon. Some of us took a leisurely walk in the sunshine and warmth. I noticed that many people gave their cars a much needed trip through the car wash. One bonus of the warmth was a smoother ride, as the shock absorbers in our cars loosened up…
Presidents Day snow chances growing?
Multiple forecast model runs are winding up a low pressure system that could dump plowable snow somewhere in Minnesota Monday. It's still too early for high confidence here, but models show significant snow next Monday for the Twin Cities.
Valentine’s Day thaw; snow chances growing next week?
Our one-day thaw hits the brakes Thursday into Friday with the next cold front. But warmer than average temperatures in the 30s return this weekend.
A taste of spring
Milder air moving in.