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.

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.
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. 
NWS rolls out targeted weather warning system for Hennepin County
Starting Wednesday, when the National Weather Service issues a warning for Hennepin County, instead of the entire county being included in the warning area only the specific portion of the county directly affected by the threat will be included.
Blizzard warnings set for southern Minnesota; snow mostly south of Twin Cities
Heavy snow and high winds across northern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota and central Wisconsin Wednesday. Travel along Interstate 90, Interstate 35 or Interstate 94 south and east of the Twin Cities will be difficult to impossible at times.