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Updraft®

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota weather news, forecasts, live radar and more. We bring you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Cold eases, eyeing significant snow chances next Thursday?

Cold eases, eyeing significant snow chances next Thursday?

You know it’s been cold when 19 above feels better. The core of arctic air has finally eased out of Minnesota. We bounce around in the teens through Saturday, before a one day chill down back into the single digits Sunday. Next week looks milder before another arctic plunge. And I’m eyeing another potentially significant Read more →
by Paul Huttner

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Climate Cast: Why record cold Antarctic temp has no connection with climate change

Climate Cast: Why record cold Antarctic temp has no connection with climate change

MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Kerri Miller Thursdays at 9:50 a.m. on The Daily Circuit for “Climate Cast” on MPR News Stations to talk about the latest research on our changing climate and the consequences that we’re seeing here in Minnesota and worldwide. These days it seems like we are witnessing climate changes unfold right before our very eyes. Read more →
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota a little less Nordic, Alaska warmest December in 70 years

Minnesota a little less Nordic, Alaska warmest December in 70 years

If Minnesota’s December weather was on your GPS, the little voice would be saying…”turn around as soon as possible, you’ve missed your exit.” We’re finally heading in the right direction. Temperatures will moderate noticeably over the next few days. It won’t be beach weather anytime soon, but you’ll feel a lot better as temps rise…
by Paul Huttner

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Climate Cast Special: State of the science today

Climate Cast Special: State of the science today

In this special edition of Climate Cast, Kerri Miller and MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner take a deep dive into the issue of climate change with a full hour on one of the world’s biggest concerns. Today’s show highlights not only how our lives are affected by climate change, but what people are doing about…
by Paul Huttner

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December running -9 degrees now, refreshing candor on busted D.C. snow forecast

December running -9 degrees now, refreshing candor on busted D.C. snow forecast

Tired of that perpetual sting on your face as you step outside? Still startled by unattractive squeals and groans from your car as you crank the ignition? Sick of weather wind chill babble? You might be a Minnesotan. One more Canadian infusion pours south of the border Wednesday. This one too will get your full Read more →
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