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More snow targets Minnesota, then the coldest air since February

As Monday’s strong storm exits, another storm is already poised to bring more snow and ice on Tuesday, followed by the coldest weather much of Minnesota has seen in almost a year. → Read More

Mild and sunny Monday

Quiet weather prevails again Monday, keeping temperatures above average. → Read More

Minnesota flirts with record warmth again Wednesday

A warm front headed toward Minnesota brings a mix of rain, snow and possibly ice, plus another warm day, before temperatures turn seasonably cool by the weekend. → Read More

Travel weather stays cooperative through Sunday

A cold front sets the stage for a chilly Thanksgiving, but limited precipitation means holiday travel has few weather impacts. → Read More

Midweek measurable snow; weekend temps set to plunge

Minnesota’s recent warmer trend is in for big changes as a potent storm is moving rain, snow and much colder air toward the state. Behind the storm, much colder air takes hold, with most of Minnesota only seeing highs in the 30s next weekend. → Read More

Tuesday brings the last mild day for a while

Ahead of a major storm, Tuesday delivers one final day of mostly sunny skies and above-average temperatures. → Read More

A mid-week storm brings snow and sends temperatures plunging

Minnesota’s weather undergoes a drastic change this week, from starting the week with more sunshine and a few 60s, to a storm that brings rain, snow and highs only in the 30s by the weekend. → Read More

Minnesota wakes up Friday to frost and freeze conditions

Much of Minnesota is beginning the day Friday with the coldest morning so far this season and temperatures warm little from that chilly start. → Read More

Widespread frost and freeze conditions Friday and Saturday mornings

Colder air that has settled across the state means all of Minnesota finally gets a first frost — and more areas see their first freeze. Next week turns slightly milder again, but also wetter. → Read More

Wind, rain, chill target Minnesota; weekend looks sunny, seasonable

A strong storm Wednesday brings wind, rain and chillier weather which could include areas of frost. Sunshine returns the state to seasonable temperatures over the weekend. → Read More

Active weather targets Minnesota over the weekend

A wetter pattern is settling in across Minnesota, causing everything from areas of fog to rain showers. Over the weekend, an area of low pressure brings even heavier rain, a severe weather risk, and eventually ushers in cooler temperatures. → Read More

Minnesota's highs are about to tumble from the 80s to the 60s

Minnesota’s recent warm trend continues Wednesday, then a pattern change brings more clouds and rain to the state, and slowly returns temperatures to seasonable levels. → Read More

Minnesota sees widespread rain chances by late week

Haze, heat and humidity dominate Minnesota’s forecast through Thursday, then a more active weather pattern brings needed rain into the state by late week. → Read More

Areas of light rain Thursday morning

A weak cold front moving across Minnesota is causing a few showers and will also create windy conditions that increase the fire danger. → Read More

Rain finally returns to Minnesota Thursday

Showers and a few storms move across Minnesota Thursday, and temperatures stay slightly cooler. → Read More

Numerous severe storms expected to hit Minnesota Wednesday

Minnesota sees another hazy day Tuesday, with a few storms possible. A much heavier rain targets southern Minnesota on Wednesday, along with a significant chance for severe weather. → Read More

Soaking rain and much cooler weather arrive Tuesday

Minnesota’s recent hot weather comes to a dramatic end as highs in the 90s are replaced by 60s and 70s. This weather pattern change also brings in a couple chances for soaking rain through the end of the week. → Read More

Cooler, wetter weather targets Minnesota

Minnesota sees one more day of 90-degree heat, then a storm that brings needed rain also drops temperatures below average. → Read More

The heat cranks up for the holiday weekend

Hot weather dominates the forecast over the holiday weekend, and with most of Minnesota already in drought conditions, that will impact some activities. → Read More

Another round of needed rain on Tuesday

Minnesota can expect one more day of scattered showers and storms before a significant shift in our weather pattern turns the state much drier again. → Read More