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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News
Paul Huttner

Ice out moves north; a shot at 70 Saturday

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Ice out on Minnesota lakes is progressing north. Many lakes in northern Minnesota are now ice-free. The latest map from the Minnesota DNR shows the progress.

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Image: Minnesota DNR

A sampling of lakes shows ice out is running 3 to 5 days behind long-term averages on most lakes this year.

          Lake                    2019 Ice Out           Average

  • Gull Lake              April 26                       April 21

  • Mille Lacs             April 28                       April 25

  • Vermillion            April 30                       April 30

  • Leech                     May 2                          April 28

Attempted spring

Minnesota's weather takes a (welcome) turn for the milder as we approach the weekend. Highs in the 60s will be more common Friday and Saturday. The Twin Cities and southern Minnesota make a run at 70 degrees Saturday afternoon. Highs bounce around through the 60s for most of next week.

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NOAA via Weather Bell.

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