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NEXT Weather: After chilly Wednesday, warm-up expected with temps near 50

NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Feb. 28, 2024
NEXT Weather: 10 p.m. report on Feb. 28, 2024 02:22

MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday started out with temperatures in the single digits, with windchill values making it feel below zero. 

Winds will shift out of the south by Thursday, which will bring back warmer air. High temps are expected to reach the upper 40s and by Friday the upper 50s. Dry conditions will be accompanied by a mix of sun and clouds.

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The start of the weekend will be warm, but by Sunday afternoon, there could be some incoming rain. More flurries enter the mix on Monday, though there's won't be much accumulation. 

Some smoke from a massive fire in Texas could invade Minnesota skies as soon as Thursday. It could last into the weekend due to winds kicking in from the southwest.

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