Paul Douglas
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WeatherPaul Douglas is a nationally-respected meteorologist, with 40 years of broadcast television and radio experience. Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in 1980. Paul provides daily print and online weather services for Star Tribune. For more information, visit https://pauldouglasweather.com/
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Douglas: Highs in the 20s before warming up
Meanwhile, MSP airport saw 7.6 inches of snow on Wednesday, the winter’s biggest snowfall to date.
February 19, 2026
Douglas: Winter storm threat seems to be waning
After 20s this weekend, expect another run of 30s and 40s next week.
February 18, 2026
Douglas: Snow band could bring 1 to 2 inches on Wednesday
The metro area has gone 51 days in a row without a plowable (2-inch-plus) snowfall.
February 17, 2026
Douglas: Plowable snowfall potential on Friday
A chilly weekend is on tap to be followed by highs in the 30s.
February 16, 2026
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Douglas: Heightened chance for accumulating snow next week
But no subzero days in the offing.
February 13, 2026
Douglas: Highs will be close to 50 into next week
But winter isn’t over, and temperatures will fall back into the 20s and 30s later this month.
February 12, 2026
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Douglas: Record high of 50 could fall Saturday
As the planet warms, such readings are becoming more common in February.
February 11, 2026
Douglas: An early taste of March
Temps could hit 50 degrees by Valentine’s Day.
February 10, 2026
Douglas: February is looking more like March
A slushy coating of snow on Thursday could break things up.
February 9, 2026
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