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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.

MPR News brings you the latest weather outlook, across all of Minnesota, so you can be better prepared for your day.

Snow showers continue as latest system moves east; quiet start to work week

Snow showers continue as latest system moves east; quiet start to work week

Heavy snow showers will persist across northern Minnesota until early Monday morning. Skies will clear, and breezy winds will ease into Monday morning. Expect above-average temperatures for the upcoming workweek, with occasional chances for light precipitation.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Breezy Sunday with possible rain and snow showers; storm continues north

Breezy Sunday with possible rain and snow showers; storm continues north

Blustery winds are sweeping across the state as a low-pressure system moves through. Heavy snow is expected in the northern regions, while central and southern Minnesota may experience light rain and snow showers. Temperatures will warm up throughout the week, with a few chances for light precipitation.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Rain and snow moving in Saturday night; increasing southwest winds

Rain and snow moving in Saturday night; increasing southwest winds

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect for the northern parts of the state as an approaching storm system moves in from the Dakotas. In addition to the rain, snow and icy conditions, increasing southwesterly winds have led to a wind advisory being issued for Sunday, with gusts expected to exceed 50 mph.
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Spring storm hits the Northland this weekend; minimal impact for the Twin Cities

Spring storm hits the Northland this weekend; minimal impact for the Twin Cities

Our next storm system is set to impact northern Minnesota from late Saturday night through Monday morning. The Twin Cities will see minimal impact, with a mix of rain and snow expected. Breezy winds will persist throughout the weekend until the system moves out.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

Windy into the weekend; spring storm sets its sights on NE Minnesota

A cold front moving across the state on Friday will bring breezy northwesterly winds. Temperatures will steadily drop behind the front throughout the afternoon, accompanied by strong gusts. A winter storm watch will go into effect late Saturday night and last through Monday morning for the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Spring equinox brings sunshine; Minnesota drought conditions easing

Spring equinox brings sunshine; Minnesota drought conditions easing

The spring equinox brings sunshine and above-average temperatures for Thursday with cooler temps in areas that received fresh snow on Wednesday. The latest drought monitor shows signs of improvement.
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Pleasant first day of spring in Minnesota

Pleasant first day of spring in Minnesota

We’ll have sunshine and slightly above-normal temperatures on this first day of spring. Friday will be milder for southern Minnesota. We’re watching for potential rain and snow for Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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