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Weather and Climate News

Showers at times, a t-storm is also possible; latest info on the Thursday snow

Showers at times, a t-storm is also possible; latest info on the Thursday snow

It feels like spring today, with mild temps and rain in the forecast. April is a fickle month, and wintry weather will make a comeback Wednesday and Thursday. So it goes in Minnesota! Temperature trends Sunday highs are expected to range from 40s in northern Minnesota to 60s in the far south. We could flirt…
by Ron Trenda

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Mild temps on Sunday, with showers at times; mid-week snow chances

Mild temps on Sunday, with showers at times; mid-week snow chances

The Twin Cities metro area saw highs in the 50s Saturday afternoon, with dew point temps in the upper 40s. This sure feels like spring! High temps in parts of southern Minnesota were in the 60s on Saturday, and included readings of 66 degrees at Rochester and Albert Lea. We should see many more locations topping…
by Ron Trenda

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Showers at times this weekend; snow chance next week?

Showers at times this weekend; snow chance next week?

The sound of rain on the roof was very relaxing overnight. It wouldn’t have been so welcome a week or two ago, when rivers were rising across southern Minnesota. We’ll see additional rain at times this weekend. Temperature trends Saturday afternoon highs flirt with 60 in southern Minnesota, and a few spots could creep into…
by Ron Trenda

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Crookston's Red Lake River forecast, prep looks good -- so far; Red River continues its rapid rise near Fargo

Crookston's Red Lake River forecast, prep looks good -- so far; Red River continues its rapid rise near Fargo

While cities and towns in the southern part of the state slowly exhale as floodwaters slowly recede, they do so with caution. Heavy rain or snow could cause the rivers to rise and crest yet again. And in the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota, forecasters expect a series of crests downriver beginning this weekend.
by Dan Gunderson and MPR News Staff

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The melt continues in Minnesota this week

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a prolonged dry spell and frequent freezing temperatures at night have helped keep many rivers at manageable levels.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mild weekend temps with showers at times; April snow revisited

Mild weekend temps with showers at times; April snow revisited

On Saturday, the southern third of Minnesota should top 60, with 50s in central Minnesota and 40s far north. Twin Cities metro area highs are projected to reach the upper 60s Monday, followed by upper 50s Tuesday, 50 Wednesday and mid 40s Thursday.
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April shower chances; Red River on the rise at Fargo

April shower chances; Red River on the rise at Fargo

Most of Minnesota will see highs in the 40s Thursday afternoon, with some 30s up along the North Shore of Lake Superior. A few spots in central Minnesota could touch 50 degrees, while the metro area probably peaks in the upper 40s.
by Ron Trenda

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Closed off by flooding, Henderson copes by throwing a party; Red River continues its rise

Closed off by flooding, Henderson copes by throwing a party; Red River continues its rise

The south-central Minnesota town of Henderson is throwing its first-ever Flood Fest to embrace the flood that's closed off crucial roads, and to call attention to the need for flood mitigation. Meanwhile, in the Red River Valley, all eyes are on the gauges.
by Cody Nelson and MPR News Staff

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