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Presidents Day snow chances growing?

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.
by Paul Huttner

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Valentine’s Day thaw; snow chances growing next week?

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.
by Paul Huttner

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A taste of spring

A taste of spring

Milder air moving in.
by Paul Huttner

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Spring is closer than you think

Spring is closer than you think

Spring is not here quite yet. But this week will renew your faith that it's coming. Forties are looking likely for Wednesday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Adding to our cold weather tally; Valentine’s Day warmth

Adding to our cold weather tally; Valentine’s Day warmth

Our average high temp this time of year is 28 degrees in the Twin Cities metro area. We’ll have to wait a few days for warmer than normal temps. Our Sunday highs will be mainly in the teens across Minnesota, with some spots in the south touching 20 degrees. Parts of northern Minnesota could see…
by Ron Trenda

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A tale of two Februarys; temp peaks on Valentine’s Day

A tale of two Februarys; temp peaks on Valentine’s Day

Yes, it’s been colder than normal this month. Although our average high temperature in the Twin Cities metro area is 27 degrees this time of year, the metro area hasn’t even seen an official high temp in the 20s this February. Minnesota temperatures will moderate a bit this coming week, and many spots will have…
by Ron Trenda

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Cold start to the weekend; Valentine’s Day warmth?

Cold start to the weekend; Valentine’s Day warmth?

Saturday highs will be mostly in the teens, but some spots in the northwest could top out in the single digits again.
by Ron Trenda

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