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Weather and Climate News

Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Above-average temperatures return to the forecast as highs warm into the 40s and 50s for Sunday. A significant spring storm system is starting to develop, bringing rain and potentially plowable snow by Wednesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild weather returns on Sunday with continued sunshine

Mild weather returns on Sunday with continued sunshine

Warmer temperatures are expected for Sunday, with highs returning to the mid-40s under sunny skies. However, our focus will shift to a storm system mid-week, which is forecast to impact a large portion of the Central Plains.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Chilly, sunny start to Saturday with below-normal temperatures

Chilly, sunny start to Saturday with below-normal temperatures

Happy first day of meteorological spring! Cold morning temperatures in the teens and single digits will lead to a below-average day, with highs only reaching the low 30s. Saturday will bring sunny skies and lighter north winds, ranging from 5-10 mph.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Wind advisory continues into Friday night; cooler temperatures for Saturday

Wind advisory continues into Friday night; cooler temperatures for Saturday

Blustery northwest winds are blowing across the state Friday, with gusts reported over 60 mph! While the winds will gradually lessen through the evening, gusts will remain over 30 mph. Cooler air will follow the front, bringing chillier temperatures for Saturday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts

Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts

Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts say. Federal workers who were not let go said the Thursday afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the country.
by The Associated Press

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Breezy conditions Thursday night; precipitation chances northeast

Breezy conditions Thursday night; precipitation chances northeast

Brisk northwesterly winds will persist through Thursday night and intensify by Friday with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph. Snow showers are mainly expected in the northeastern part of the state with a chance of rain mixing in as temperatures rise overnight.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Above-normal temperatures continue; snow north Thursday night into Friday

Above-normal temperatures continue; snow north Thursday night into Friday

It’ll be another mild day Thursday. Winds increase Friday as the next disturbance brings snow tonight for northern Minnesota. It will be followed by one day of colder temps Saturday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Wintry mix chances north with above-average temperatures

Wintry mix chances north with above-average temperatures

A gentle disturbance will bring a rain-snow mix to the Iron Range area on Wednesday night. Above-average temperatures will persist until Saturday, when we can expect a return to seasonal highs in the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Minnesota’s snowpack is far below average, increasing the risk of drought this spring. Experts warn that dry conditions could impact agriculture, fire danger, and waterfowl migration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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