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Paul Huttner

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Retired MPR News chief meteorologist. Weather, guitars, and sunsets make me happy.

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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Well, it took 2 weeks for this retired weather guy to post. Looks like significant soaking rains (& thunder ⚡) possible Sunday/Monday. Many models cranking out similar rainfall totals to this Canadian run by Tuesday. Now back to your regularly scheduled retirement programming. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Well that's a (career) wrap! Thanks to all of you who have watched and listened to this 4-year old weather obsessed Minnesota kid who launched a 40-year weather career. I retire tomorrow. It's been an honor! #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Thank you, Minnesota
I’m retiring on Thursday April 30. I feel so fortunate to have enjoyed the past 40 years talking about weather every work day of my career.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Spring can be reluctant at 45N latitude. Look for cool sunny days and frosty mornings the next several days. Hang in there gardeners! 🌿 #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Reluctant spring of 2026: Sunny and cool with frosty mornings for much of Minnesota
A fresh but cool spring air mass lingers across Minnesota this week.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The good news on a rainy Monday? 🌧️ Soaking rains on Minnesota's drought zones today. Silver linings... #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Super soaker: Multi inch rainfall Monday; sunnier days ahead this week
Widespread soaking rainfall across much of Minnesota Monday. The sun returns starting Tuesday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. includes Twin Cities area www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. includes Twin Cities area
A severe thunderstorm watch includes most of southern Minnesota.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ready for a July preview Wednesday? 🌡️ Then we watch for another batch of severe storms possible Thursday. ⚡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Taste of July Wednesday; severe risk returns Thursday
Our beautiful spring air mass gives way to more scattered strong storms Thursday. There is a risk for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
What a day. 🌪️ Here are just some of the dozens of video clips and storm reports Friday. Thoughts go out to those of you cleaning up around the Rochester area! #mnwx #wiwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Tornado sightings and damage near Rochester; weekend chill ahead
Severe storms dropped at least one tornado in southeast Minnesota Friday afternoon.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Heads up for earlier than usual AM & midday storms Friday! ⛈️ Sharp cold front may spark strong/severe storms Friday. Latest details and timing in the post. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Severe risk Friday; morning to midday storms possible in Twin Cities and eastern Minnesota
A fast-moving cold front may spark strong to severe storms as it races through eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin Friday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Its' a June preview Thursday! Highs in the 70s and 80s will feel great. 🌡️ Friday's quick hitting cold front brings ran/thunder chances especially east of MSP. Warmer again next week... www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Taste of June Thursday; sharp cold front ahead Friday
A fast moving weather pattern brings rapid changes the next few days.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
NWS survey teams found evidence that 3 tornadoes skipped across southern Minnesota Tuesday evening. 🌪️🌪️🌪️ Thankfully they were weak and in mostly open areas. But there were dozens of damaging hail reports. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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At least 3 tornadoes hit southern Minnesota Tuesday evening
NWS survey teams found at least 3 tornadoes. Dozens of damaging hail reports across many locations in southern Minnesota Monday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
What a night. 🌩️🌪️ #mnwx #wiwx #iawx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Severe storms drop baseball-size hail, and tornadoes in southern Minnesota
Numerous severe weather warnings were issued across southern Minnesota Monday evening.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Amazing video of tornado west of Amby, MN around 6:30 p.m. from MPR News photojournalist Ben Hovland. Ben reports tornado lifted west of Amboy thankfully. Tennis ball sized hail with that storm! #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Here we go. 🌪️ Tornado watch for southern Minnesota (just south of MSP) into northern Iowa/Wisconsin until 10 p.m. tonight. Stay alert for warnings tonight! MSP will see some storms but biggest severe risk is south. #mnwx #wiwx #iawx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Tornado watch includes southern Minnesota until 10 p.m.
Severe storms likely across southern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin Monday evening.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Updated mesoscale models favor strongest storms developing mainly south of MSP late PM. One trend to watch, a few models suggest an isolated tornadic supercell along I-90 in SW Minnesota late afternoon. Favorable tornadic environment possible near triple point. (Image: HRRR model 7 p.m.) #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Heads up for severe weather threat Monday mid PM thru evening. Model details vary depending on warm front set up, so be ready for watches/warnings Monday. 2"+ diameter hail, high winds, and a few tornadoes possible. NOAA SPC upgraded MSP to enhanced risk. Hear my updates live on MPR News. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It's happening! The weather maps just swerved into a true spring pattern ahead. 🌞 Sunday could be warmest day in 6 months. Last 80F was on October 4! (91F)🌡️ And get ready for some thunder and a severe risk especially Monday evening. ⚡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
It's a Minnesota weather smorgasbord the next few days. Snow showers, 70s, and a severe risk ahead. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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70s ahead by Sunday; severe weather risk emerging next week?
Next week is severe weather awareness week in Minnesota. The weather maps look right in sync.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Well that was nice. We hit 60F at MSP for about an hour Wednesday. Back to cool for now. Rain/thunder still favors Saturday night. ⛈️ IF we break into warm sector Sunday we could hit 70F. 🌡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Cooler again through Friday; 70s possible Sunday afternoon
A series of fronts sweeps across Minnesota this week. we turn colder now, but warmer air is ahead by Sunday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Trying to focus on weather today... We'll be briefly milder Wednesday. It will finally feel more like spring this weekend into Monday. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Minnesota's reluctant spring brings milder temperatures ahead
Spring is a slow process in Minnesota this year. Midler south with some snow north Wednesday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
It's a sure sign of spring in Minnesota. Ice-out/open water is moving northward. Lakes are opening up about 1-2 weeks earlier than normal this spring. A warm March, wind, and rain do the trick. 70F ahead Sunday at MSP? 🌡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Ice out moving north; 60s ahead Wednesday and this weekend
Ice out is running 1 to 3 weeks earlier than normal ion Minnesota’s lakes this spring.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Some prolific snowfall totals in the north with more than a foot in northwest Minnesota. This week brings an early spring weather pattern to Minnesota. 60s return by Wednesday, and probably next weekend! #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Prolific snowfall totals north; early spring week ahead
More than a foot of heavy wet snow in northwest Minnesota fell last week. This week brings early spring temperatures to Minnesota.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Lake Minnetonka ice out declared late this afternoon. About 2 weeks earlier than the long term average. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
A swath of northern MN already has 6" to 8" of snow from the last system. Another shot of snow and ice arrives tonight through Saturday in the north! ❄️ It's rain and maybe a little thunder for MSP & south. 🌧️⚡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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More snow north: Winter storm warnings cover northern Minnesota
Our next weathermaker brings more snow int he north. It’s mainly rain and some thunder in the south.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Next sloppy system brings rain to MSP and the south. But more west sloppy spring snow will fall across the north. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Next sloppy system brings rain to Twin Cities, winter storm warnings north
Our next weather system brings more moisture to Minnesota Friday and Saturday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Seeing a couple 0Z models trend heavy snow zone southward again with this system. That would put 6"+ potential through St. Cloud, Mille Lacs, even Pine City. 1" to 4" closer to NW metro? Still looks icy/sleety around most of MSP. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Sleet storm anyone? It's a messy, sleety, icy, mix for MSP into Thursday morning. Heavy snow favors northern Minnesota. ❄️❄️ Details in Updraft. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Winter storm warnings: Sleety, icy, snowy system through Thursday
A messy winter storm brings glaze ice, sleet, and snow to different parts of Minnesota through Thursday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Minnesota's weather maps look like a bad April Fools joke. Two sloppy weather systems swerve into Minnesota this week. 🌧️❄️ A rainy to icy mix favors the Twin Cities. Heaviest snow north of MSP especially the North Shore. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Winter storm watches and advisories for most of Minnesota Wednesday evening through Thursday
Two wintry storms bring the potential for heavy snow in the northern half of Minnesota. Rain and a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain are possible in the central and south.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Okay Minnesota. Get ready for more weather whiplash this week. From balmy 80s south Monday, to plowable snow and ice as the week rolls on. 🌡️/❄️ Rain/snow line setting up near the Twin Cities again?? #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Keep the shovels handy; two rain and snow systems ahead this week
Monday felt like summer in the south. But wintry weather is not done with Minnesota just yet.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our wintry relapse lingers Friday. But spring returns this weeknd. Sunday will feel really nice out there again! #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Wintry feeling Friday; spring returns by Sunday
A wintry air mass linger through Friday into early Saturday. Temperatures warm considerably by Sunday afternoon.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
70F Wednesday anyone? 🌡️ It's a 1-day spring preview again Wednesday. Then another roller coaster ride the rest of the week. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Springy Wednesday ahead; Rain and some snow especially north Thursday
Expect some big temperature swings the next few days across Minnesota.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Ready for the warmest day in 5+ months Saturday? 🌞 Highs in the 70s and 80 south. The record at MSP Saturday is 76F and we have a shot! The last time we hit 77F was October 5th. Scope out your favorite patio immediately. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Happy spring! Near-record warmth Saturday with 70s and 80s south
A giant heat dome across the western U.S. edges into Minnesota Saturday. Record warmth is possible.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Too soon? #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Spring has sprung. 🌿 First 70F of the year possible at MSP Saturday. 🌡️ Wintry relapses still ahead of course. But the weather maps have taken a decided turn toward spring. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Springy thaw: First 70 degrees of 2026 in the Twin Cities Saturday?
An unseasonably warm air mass filters into Minnesota through Saturday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A Clipper brings a light snowy dusting through tonight. ❄️ 70F southwest Minnesota by Saturday? 🌡️ A shot at 60s in the MSP Saturday if AM fog burns off early... 61F would be the warmest day in 4 months! #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Clipper: Light snowy dusting Tuesday night; 60 degrees south by Saturday?
A Clipper sailing through Minnesota brings a light snowy dusting. Much warmer Pacific air arrives later this week with melting snow.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Can you handle one more subzero morning, Minnesota? Then a Clipper brings a snowy dusting tomorrow. ❄️ Snow likely arrives in the MSP mid to late PM during rush hours Tuesday. Melty 50s return late this week! 🌡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Last subzero morning of the season Tuesday? Clipper brings light snow Tuesday
One more shot of subzero temperatures visits Minnesota Tuesday morning. Then another Clipper drops mostly light snow.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Just throwing this out there... Not saying MSP will crack this list but many locations could by Sunday night. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
So what could possibly go wrong with a Friday the 13th snow forecast? Potential bust scenario for MSP is more northward shift & ice mixing in to reduce snowfall south. Latest HRRR 18Z run here. In this scenario heavy snow from N Twin Cities northward. This thing is not set in stone just yet. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Okay weather fans. Latest read on Sunday's high-end snow potential. ❄️ Wide 5"-10" N & S of MSP w/embedded 10"-18" likely favoring northern MSP. Icy south. Local 20" totals are possible especially in Wisconsin. Track changes still possible. Sunday looks impassable! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Sunday snow blitz: Wide snowfall range likely across Minnesota. Dangerous travel weather Sunday.
A powerful winter storm brings wind, heavy snow, and ice mixed in late Saturday through Sunday. A narrow band of super heavy snow could drop double digit snowfall totals.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
As forecast models & meteorologists wrestle with how much snow will eventually fall Sunday, remember this. Wind, snow, ice will create extreme (level 5) travel impacts Sunday on NOAA's Winter Storm Severity Index. (WSSI) Best advice? Get errands done today and Saturday! #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I can't recall a more potent 1-2 punch of wintry storms in MN. 30-60 mph winds & heavy snow (north) tonight. Prolific double-digit snowfall totals possible south of MSP Sunday. Early read: MSP rides the northern edge of heavy snow zone Sunday. Sat=better travel day! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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High wind and blizzard warnings north into Friday; prolific snowfall totals possible south Sunday.
Two powerful March storms bring high winds and heavy snow to different parts of Minnesota through Sunday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Weather geeks are celebrating this week. Storm #1 behaved this morning. ❄️ Storm #2 hits hard with wind, and heavy snow north Thursday. ❄️❄️ Storm #3 likely to dump heavy snow south by Sunday. Here's the latest breakdown. ❄️❄️❄️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Storm parade: High winds with heavy snow north Thursday; bigger weekend storm possible
A series of wintry storms swipes Minnesota through this weekend. Heavy snow north Thursday. Heavy snow could hit southern Minnesota late Saturday and Sunday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
3 separate wintry storms for Minnesota through Sunday? ❄️🌧️❄️ It looks like a pile of snow by Sunday across parts of Minnesota. Here's the breakdown on 3 different weather system ahead. It's....still....March. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Wintry weather returns: Active snow chances through Sunday
Three separate systems bring rain and snow to Minnesota through Sunday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Active rain/snow pattern begins tonight - Sunday! 1) Rain to light snow tonight. Coating to 2"+ possible by AM especially NE Twin Cities. 3"-6" in NW WI. Slick AM rush possible Wed. 2) Rain S/Snow N Thu. 3) Bigger storm with heavy snow possible late Sat-Sun? Stay tuned... #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Seasonal confusion ahead. Wintry icy mess across most of Minnesota into early Saturday. Spring returns Sunday. 🌡️ First 60F of the year at MSP? www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Icy wintry mix overnight; spring weather returns Sunday
An icy wintry mix is prompting winter weather advisories across most of Minnesota into early Saturday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
“It's a mess, aint it Sheriff? If it aint it'll do till a mess gets here.” ― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men Our next messy weather system arrives Friday. Here's the breakdown on the rainy, snowy, potentially icy mess ahead for Minnesota. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Messy wintry system: Winter weather advisories for most of Minnesota Friday
A messy storm brings rain, snow, and ice to different parts of Minnesota Friday into Saturday morning.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We visit the foggy moors again Thursday as snowmelt adds moisture to the lower atmosphere. First 60s ahead for MSP Friday or Sunday-Monday. A little Friday rain and thunder on the side. #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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April preview: Friday rain and thunder, first 60s Friday or Sunday?
An unseasonably mild air mass lingers across Minnesota through early next week.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
First 60F of the year at MSP possible in the next week! #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Prolonged thaw this week; Friday rain with thunder possible in the south.
A mild early March air mass is sifting into Minnesota this week. The Twin Cities could see the first 60 degree temperatures of the year by Sunday or Monday.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Northern Minnesota you may have better eclipse viewing Tuesday morning with fewer clouds. All of us get a Spring Preview this week. 50s this week. First 60F of the year in the Twin Cities Sunday?? 🌡️ #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning; spring preview this week
A total lunar eclipse happens Tuesday morning. Fewer clouds in northern Minnesota may make for better viewing than in the south. Get ready for a mild week ahead.
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Forecast models zagged back south last night. Enjoy the snow, southern Minnesota. MSP bust today. Can't help but wonder if missing weather balloon data upstream is messing with forecast models. I haven't seen this in 40 years of watching models. #mnwx
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Paul Huttner @paulhuttnerweather.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Buckle up Saturday around MSP and between I-94 corridor and Minnesota River Valley. ❄️❄️ Snow starts early. A band of 2" to 5" looks likely with local 6"+ totals possible. Temps in the 20s means slick roads. Still 15 hours to plan accordingly! www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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