Late-May warmth is premature, but it'll be spectacular

April 12
Afternoon high Saturday could hit 80 degrees, two to three weeks ahead of schedule.

Five-star weekend ahead with 70s and sunshine

April 11
Another 1-2 inches of rain possible next week.
Paul Douglas
April 14

Another soaking is headed for midweek

Rain comes after a postcard-perfect weekend.
Paul Douglas
April 10

Cool and gusty Thursday; weekend looks superb

Sunshine Saturday and Sunday with temps reaching the mid-70s.
Paul Douglas
April 9

Near 70 on Wednesday, with a warm weekend on tap

Cooler 50s will return later in April, but no slushy surprises in sight.
Paul Douglas
April 6

Storm may drop up to an inch of rain by Tuesday

Spring will come roaring back with a good shot at 70 next weekend (and a few potentially strong thunderstorms in a week).
Paul Douglas
April 5

Get outdoors Saturday before rain arrives Sunday

Over half an inch of liquid gold may fall.
Paul Douglas
March 29

The snow in your yard will soon yield to green

Sunny low to mid-40s Saturday, dry sky Easter Sunday.
Paul Douglas
March 28

Temps ahead will restore faith in a Minnesota spring

40s this holiday weekend will be close to average.
Paul Douglas
March 26

With the snowstorm behind us, an Easter thaw is ahead

Wednesday looks to be the coldest day in sight, with temps in the 20s.
Paul Douglas
March 23

Plowable snow, but not quite apocalyptic

A surge of southern warmth tangled up in the storm will mean some rain and ice from the Twin Cities southward to the Iowa border.
Paul Douglas
March 22

Get your errands done before Sunday's heavy snow

Forecast models hint at 50 by Easter. And the moisture is good to ease the drought.

Paul Douglas weather

Weather forecasts and musings from Star Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas.