A cool and gusty spell, but more spring is ahead

25 mph gusts will keep us in light jackets into Saturday.

Rain tapers off, with cooler temps up next

April 16
Million-dollar rain replenished lakes, soil moisture.

A real spring brings a real spring rainstorm

April 15
Paul Douglas
April 14

Another soaking is headed for midweek

Rain comes after a postcard-perfect weekend.
Paul Douglas
April 12

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

Afternoon high Saturday could hit 80 degrees, two to three weeks ahead of schedule.
Paul Douglas
April 11
A double rainbow filled the skies of downtown Minneapolis on Thursday night after a brief rainstorm. Rain may return next weekend, but a bright and dr

Five-star weekend ahead with 70s and sunshine

Another 1-2 inches of rain possible next week.
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 8

Weekend highs in the 70s will be followed by rain

Paul Douglas
April 7

Rain lingers Monday, with highs in the 60s by midweek

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
April 4

Perfect spring weather until rain arrives on Sunday

Paul Douglas
April 3

Weather appears to want to cooperate for the Twins home opener

Paul Douglas
April 2

40 mph gusts will make Wednesday feel more like 'Windsday'

Paul Douglas
April 1

South-tracking storm likely to miss Minnesota, but not Wisconsin

Paul Douglas
March 31

A rain-snow mix Monday will be followed by spring temperatures

Paul Douglas
March 30

Winter making a slow retreat as 60s rolling in

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 25

More snow expected to accumulate on Tuesday

Paul Douglas
March 24

Snow shifts to rain; Tuesday will be colder and slushy

Paul Douglas weather

Weather forecasts and musings from Star Tribune meteorologist Paul Douglas.