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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.

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Mild weekend; snow chance late Wednesday and on Thursday

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.
by Ron Trenda

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Weekend thaw, fairly Arctic Christmas?

Weekend thaw, fairly Arctic Christmas?

Forecast model differences continue on snow chances next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Friday flake chances; mild weekend temps

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.
by Ron Trenda

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Milder weekend, snowy rumors next week?

Milder weekend, snowy rumors next week?

Snow creeping into the forecast next week?
by Paul Huttner

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No big snows in southern Minnesota; plenty of snow up north

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.
by Ron Trenda

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Searching for snow? Head north

Searching for snow? Head north

Snow drought developing in southern Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Snowy shot then windy and colder today

Snowy shot then windy and colder today

Quick snow shot then windy and colder today.
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NOAA: Arctic no longer “reliably frozen”, Wednesday morning Clipper

NOAA: Arctic no longer “reliably frozen”, Wednesday morning Clipper

Climate and weather. The two are still often misunderstood by many. Climate? Your personality. Weather? Your mood today. Climate: The clothes in your closet. Weather: What you’re wearing today. So when we talk about weather and climate events it’s good to know how to separate the two. A cold or snowy day in December does…
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