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.

March 8, 2025 5:20 PM

Back below freezing for Saturday night; turn clocks ahead

Saturday night, we'll dip below freezing under clear skies as we spring our clocks forward an hour. Sunday brings more sunshine and even warmer temperatures.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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March 5, 2025 8:50 AM

Reported snowfall totals from Minnesota’s March winter storm

Snow totals stacked up across the southern half of Minnesota with numerous spots receiving more than a month's worth of snow. Let’s take a look at which areas got the most.

by Mandy Thalhuber and Anna Haecherl

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March 8, 2025 7:06 AM

Spring-like weekend as our clocks spring forward

This weekend, Daylight Savings Time will set our clocks forward, bringing brighter evenings and a taste of spring! Expect sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the weekend.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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March 7, 2025 5:12 PM

Taste of spring: Sunny weekend with a shot at 60 degrees by Monday

Temperatures will gradually ramp up to near 60 degrees by Monday.

by Paul Huttner

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March 7, 2025 12:09 PM

Weekend warmup with sunny skies; light snow to the northeast

A big warming trend in the forecast promises plenty of melting snow and slush.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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March 7, 2025 6:28 AM

Mostly quiet with warming temperatures ahead into the weekend

Our weather remains mostly quiet for most of the state. We’ll see seasonable temps today with a warming trend into early next week.

by Sven Sundgaard

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March 6, 2025 5:17 PM

The melt is on: 50s and 60s by next week

Milder Pacific breezes blow into Minnesota over the next several days. Highs in the 50s and 60s are likely early next week.

by Paul Huttner

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March 6, 2025 12:11 PM

Despite Wednesday's storm, drought conditions persist heading into spring

Just days into meteorological spring, our focus shifts to the looming spring drought. After a record warm autumn in 2024 and a significant drought deficit, we’re relying on winter to provide the needed moisture as we head into spring.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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March 6, 2025 6:36 AM

Sunny, quiet and dry weather ahead

Temperatures are colder Thursday morning and we’ll remain cooler but near normal the next couple of days. Temperatures warm up heading into the weekend and early next week.

by Sven Sundgaard