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Cloudy & Wet Today, Snow Wednesday, Improving Conditions into Friday

A cloudy day with scattered rain for parts of the state, snow tomorrow for much of the state, and varying conditions through the long Thanksgiving weekend.

Updated: Tue Nov 24 11:32 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 44°, Showers, Wind speed/direction E 5mph, Dew point 42°, Barometer 1014.3mb

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Cloudy and Damp

We lost the sun.

Updated: Mon Nov 23 9:15 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 39°, Cloudy

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Warm 'N Windy

Warmer than normal weather continues.

Updated: Sun Nov 22 10:45 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 44°, Partly Cloudy

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State Divided By Two Weather Systems

The state is divided between the flow of two weather systems today. A cutoff low south along Missouri will clip the southeast part of the state. More precipitation appears to return early next week before Thanksgiving.

Updated: Tue Nov 17 11:35 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 40°, clear, Wind speed/direction E 9mph, Dew point 29°, Barometer 1025.5

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Splendid views

We are getting another clear, crisp and sunny day in Morris - just perfect for a walk or bike ride (if one has the chance).

Updated: Tue Nov 17 9:54 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 36.6°, clear, Wind speed/direction SSW 1, Wind chill 34.5°, Dew point 31.0°, Barometer 30.303

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  • Nov. 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather Report

    There should be some scattered showers and a more merky and damp night Tuesday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:03).

  • November 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    The travel forecast for Wednesday calls for the possibility of snow, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

  • November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9 P.M. Weather Update

    A frontal boundaray west of the Twin Cities is keeping temperatures mild Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather Update

    A chance for rain in the Twin Cities Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Update

    Some more rain possible tonight and a repeat on Tuesday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • November 23, 2009 - WCCO-TV @ Your Desk 11 A.M. Weather Update

    Don't look now, but there's the possibility for a little bit of snow in the forecast, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

  • November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    The atmosphere is expected to be somewhat unsettled over the next few days, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

  • Nov. 22, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather Update

    Even though we are expecting some precipitation, it won't be heavy and there is only a chance of rain and snow mixed late Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day, Mike Fairbourne reports (1:00).

  • Nov. 22, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 5 P.M. Weather Update

    In the past, it has not been uncommon to have a Thanksgiving week storm somewhere in the midwest that would threaten travel plans. That will not be the case this year, Mike Fairbourne reports (1:00).

  • November 22, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather Update

    Above average temperatures again Sunday but snow and showers on the way into the week, Ron Trenda reports (1:00).

Minnesota regional forecasts

CityTue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
Albert Lea
Rain
35/49
Rain and Snow Mixed
25/42
Mostly Cloudy
25/37
Partly Sunny
29/42
Mostly Sunny
26/41
Alexandria
Rain
29/43
Snow
23/38
Mostly Cloudy
21/31
Partly Sunny
24/36
Intermittent Clouds
21/37
Bemidji
Rain
31/42
Snow
23/34
Mostly Cloudy
21/34
Intermittent Clouds
24/36
Intermittent Clouds
21/39
Brainerd
Showers
34/45
Snow
26/38
Mostly Cloudy
22/35
Partly Sunny
24/37
Partly Sunny
23/41
Crookston
Intermittent Clouds
26/44
Flurries
20/36
Intermittent Clouds
21/32
Intermittent Clouds
21/34
Intermittent Clouds
21/35
Detroit Lakes
Mostly Cloudy
27/44
Flurries
23/35
Intermittent Clouds
22/34
Partly Sunny
22/36
Intermittent Clouds
21/36
Duluth
Showers
33/44
Rain and Snow Mixed
27/36
Cloudy
21/33
Mostly Cloudy
22/37
Partly Sunny
23/38
Ely
Rain
36/46
Rain and Snow Mixed
26/38
Cloudy
18/34
Mostly Cloudy
20/34
Partly Sunny
22/39
Grand Marais
Rain
40/47
Rain and Snow Mixed
33/41
Flurries
27/39
Mostly Cloudy
28/40
Partly Sunny
28/40
Hibbing
Rain
34/46
Snow
24/38
Mostly Cloudy
15/33
Mostly Cloudy
18/35
Partly Sunny
18/37
International Falls
Rain
30/46
Flurries
23/36
Mostly Cloudy
19/35
Mostly Cloudy
22/35
Partly Sunny
21/37
Mankato
Rain
33/48
Rain and Snow Mixed
24/40
Mostly Cloudy
23/35
Partly Sunny
28/39
Partly Sunny
25/43
Minneapolis
Rain
36/48
Rain and Snow Mixed
27/40
Mostly Cloudy
27/37
Partly Sunny
28/40
Mostly Sunny
26/45
Montevideo
Showers
31/45
Flurries
25/38
Intermittent Clouds
24/39
Partly Sunny
27/40
Partly Sunny
26/40
Moorhead
Partly Sunny with Flurries
26/45
Flurries
22/37
Intermittent Clouds
21/33
Partly Sunny
22/35
Intermittent Clouds
20/36
Red Wing
Showers
37/49
Rain and Snow Mixed
28/45
Mostly Cloudy
26/38
Partly Sunny
28/43
Mostly Sunny
28/44
Redwood Falls
Rain
31/46
Snow
25/38
Mostly Cloudy
23/37
Partly Sunny
26/42
Partly Sunny
22/42
Rochester
Rain
36/49
Rain and Snow Mixed
25/42
Mostly Cloudy
23/37
Partly Sunny
26/41
Sunny
25/40
Saint Cloud
Rain
34/47
Snow
27/39
Mostly Cloudy
23/37
Partly Sunny
25/41
Partly Sunny
23/40
Thief River Falls
Partly Sunny
30/43
Flurries
20/36
Mostly Cloudy
20/30
Mostly Cloudy
23/33
Intermittent Clouds
18/36
Worthington
Rain
30/43
Rain and Snow Mixed
24/37
Intermittent Clouds
23/36
Partly Sunny
27/45
Partly Sunny
23/42
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