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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

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March in February; no cold snaps in sight

March in February; no cold snaps in sight

We'll be experiencing a bit of weather whiplash Friday afternoon. We shift quickly to above normal highs this afternoon, with 40s over much of Minnesota,
by Ron Trenda

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Chilly today; 40s for our Friday

Chilly today; 40s for our Friday

Today will be the final day of this brief cold snap. Single digit highs are expected in far northern Minnesota, with teens for the remainder of northern Minnesota plus central Minnesota. Many spots in southern Minnesota will touch 20 degrees this afternoon, which is still below average for this time of year. Snow north tonight    The core…
by Ron Trenda

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One more cold day; mild on the winter ‘misery’ index

One more cold day; mild on the winter ‘misery’ index

Southern and central Minnesota will see highs in the 40s on Friday, and a few spots in the southwest could touch 50 degrees. Northern Minnesota will top out in the 30s.
by Ron Trenda

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Two-day Polar plunge, thaw resumes Friday

Two-day Polar plunge, thaw resumes Friday

Attempted winter The season formerly known as winter in Minnesota is not what it used to be. It’s harder to keep consistent snow cover.  The number of sub-zero nights in Minnesota is dropping dramatically. We’re hitting -20 in the Twin Cities far less frequently than 40 years ago. 48 hour cold snap Our current cold snap last about…
by Paul Huttner

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Icy underfoot, afternoon flakes

Icy underfoot, afternoon flakes

Icy underfoot.
by Paul Huttner

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