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2008 Year in Weather

An old-fashioned winter ushered in the year with five straight months of below-normal temperatures statewide, the first such streak since 1979. Here's an interactive wrap-up of temperatures and precipitation in the Twin Cities metro area.

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December snow? I'm saying 7.3 inches

It's time for the Guess the Snowfall game!

Updated: Wed Nov 18 11:08 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 46°, clear, Wind speed/direction SE 2, Wind chill 44°, Precipitation 0", Dew point 32°, Barometer 30.13

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Weekend Forecast=Perfect for Outdoor Holiday Decor

More warm temps stick around for the weekend. Perfect timing for the holiday decorating to begin!

Updated: Thu Nov 19 5:08 PM CST 2009

Conditions: false

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A flurry of contest entries

First day's Guess the Snowfall entries will require some shoveling

Updated: Thu Nov 19 11:40 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 46°, clear, Wind speed/direction 0, Wind chill 46°, Precipitation Trace", Dew point 46°, Barometer 30.08

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Hail inflation

Buy now: The minimum size/price for "severe" hail is about to soar

Updated: Wed Nov 18 10:24 AM CST 2009

Conditions: 41°, clear, Wind speed/direction 0, Wind chill 41°, Precipitation 0", Dew point 35°, Barometer 30.15

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What happened to November?

Welcome to mid-November in Minnesota where highs in the 60's or 20's are possible.

Updated: Thu Nov 12 4:53 PM CST 2009

Conditions: false

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  • 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).

  • November 21, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather Update

    Patchy fog Sunday morning, Mike Fairbourne reports (1:00).

  • November 21, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Update

    Increasing clouds should keep Saturday evening above 40, Mike Fairbourne reports (1:00).

  • Nov. 21, 2009 - WCCO 4 News Saturday Morning Weather Report

    Another mild day with clear skies, Ron Trenda reports (1:47).

  • Nov. 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather Update

    It will be breezy Saturday, but this will be the warmer day, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Nov. 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Report

    This weekend will be mostly sunny Saturday and mostly cloudy on Sunday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Nov. 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weatehr Report

    Sunshine is out after clouds cleared Friday morning. There will be mostly clear skies tonight with temps in the 40s, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:05).

  • November 20, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    A high pressure front is bringing dry, clear conditions to the Twin Cities Friday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

Minnesota regional forecasts

CityMon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.
Albert Lea
Showers
40/53
Rain
35/48
Rain and Snow Mixed
31/42
Cloudy
29/41
Mostly Cloudy
25/42
Alexandria
Rain
36/46
Rain
29/43
Snow
26/35
Mostly Cloudy
23/34
Sunny
20/38
Bemidji
Rain
36/46
Rain
31/44
Snow
27/37
Dreary
23/34
Mostly Sunny
24/38
Brainerd
Rain
39/45
Rain
34/45
Snow
29/38
Cloudy
25/38
Mostly Cloudy
22/39
Crookston
Rain
31/44
Mostly Cloudy
24/43
Flurries
24/35
Mostly Cloudy
21/32
Mostly Sunny
21/37
Detroit Lakes
Rain
32/45
Mostly Cloudy
27/44
Flurries
25/35
Dreary
22/34
Sunny
22/37
Duluth
Rain
37/45
Rain
35/43
Rain and Snow Mixed
30/39
Dreary
25/37
Intermittent Clouds
22/37
Ely
Rain
40/49
Rain
36/46
Rain and Snow Mixed
30/40
Cloudy
24/36
Mostly Cloudy
20/38
Grand Marais
Rain
42/48
Rain
40/46
Rain and Snow Mixed
33/43
Dreary
29/41
Cloudy
23/40
Hibbing
Rain
38/50
Rain
34/45
Snow
27/40
Cloudy
21/36
Intermittent Clouds
18/35
International Falls
Rain
36/50
Rain
33/45
Flurries
27/39
Cloudy
23/35
Intermittent Clouds
20/37
Mankato
Rain
41/51
Rain
33/48
Rain and Snow Mixed
30/40
Dreary
27/38
Mostly Cloudy
24/41
Minneapolis
Rain
41/54
Rain
36/47
Rain and Snow Mixed
33/44
Dreary
30/41
Mostly Cloudy
25/40
Montevideo
Rain
37/49
Rain
31/45
Flurries
29/39
Mostly Cloudy
26/39
Sunny
27/40
Moorhead
Rain
31/45
Mostly Cloudy
26/44
Flurries
24/35
Dreary
21/35
Sunny
22/37
Red Wing
Showers
45/54
Rain
37/51
Rain
34/46
Cloudy
31/44
Mostly Cloudy
25/43
Redwood Falls
Rain
38/51
Rain
31/46
Snow
28/40
Cloudy
25/39
Mostly Sunny
21/42
Rochester
Showers
40/50
Rain
36/49
Rain
31/43
Cloudy
28/40
Intermittent Clouds
24/41
Saint Cloud
Rain
39/52
Rain
34/46
Snow
30/39
Cloudy
26/39
Intermittent Clouds
23/41
Thief River Falls
Rain
32/44
Mostly Cloudy
27/44
Flurries
23/36
Mostly Cloudy
20/32
Mostly Sunny
21/39
Worthington
Rain
36/51
Rain
30/43
Flurries
26/38
Mostly Cloudy
25/39
Sunny
23/41
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