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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists, Paul Huttner, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Saturday warmth, Sunday thunder

Saturday warmth, Sunday thunder

It’s back to the 70s this afternoon. We’re talking about high temps here, not bell bottoms and disco music. Much of Minnesota will see Saturday afternoon highs in the 70s, and some spots in southwestern Minnesota could top 80. North-central and northeastern Minnesota will see 60s, with some 50s along the north shore of Lake Superior. If…
by Ron Trenda

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Windy warm Saturday, thundery downpours Sunday

Windy warm Saturday, thundery downpours Sunday

Spring lunges forward this weekend. Warm winds blow in the first 70-degree temperatures in five months on Saturday, the sunnier day of the weekend. By Sunday, the sky resembles early June.
by Paul Huttner

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Temperature surge; Sunday thunder

Temperature surge; Sunday thunder

Highs in the 70s will be common over much of Minnesota Saturday afternoon. Periods of rain are expected Sunday into Monday over most of Minnesota. A few thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon and evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Warming trend; severe storm spotter training

Warming trend; severe storm spotter training

A high-pressure system that's drifting slowly eastward from the Dakotas will bring us plenty of Thursday sunshine. Highs in the 50s will be common Thursday afternoon. Restaurants with outdoor dining will love our Friday and Saturday weather.
by Ron Trenda

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Spring’s first 70 degree temps in sight

Spring’s first 70 degree temps in sight

The warmest air mass of the year so far blows in this weekend. A warm south wind boosts temps into the 70s Saturday afternoon. Some thermometers may flirt with the 80-degree mark in western Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Warmest weekend in 5 months ahead: 70s likely

Warmest weekend in 5 months ahead: 70s likely

It’s been 5 months since Minnesotans basked in a sunny weekend with temperatures in the 70s. Chances are growing we’ll do it again this weekend. Yes weather fans, spring has finally sprung in Minnesota. The weather maps look increasingly favorable for the warmest weekend since early November. Abundant sunshine and a mild southerly flow combine to boost temps…
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