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Weather and Climate News

Highways reopening in southern Minnesota after closures due to blizzard; Walz activates National Guard

Highways reopening in southern Minnesota after closures due to blizzard; Walz activates National Guard

With shovels, snowblowers and snowplows, Minnesotans got to work Wednesday digging out from a major late-winter storm that walloped southern and eastern parts of the state with heavy snow, howling winds and blizzard conditions.
by Andrew Krueger, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rain turns to snow Tuesday night

Rain turns to snow Tuesday night

We should be prepared for anywhere from 4 inches on the low end in the Twin Cities to as much as 8 or 9 inches on the high end with parts of southeastern Minnesota potentially approaching 6 to 10-plus inches.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

Twin Cities meteorologist concerned about Trump cuts to NOAA

“I do worry about public safety,” Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas told MPR News of the cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The concerns go beyond tornado warnings, he added. “It's the safety of our aviation system, shipping, agriculture.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

Another classic 'tournament snowstorm' slapshots into the Midwest

It’s that time of the year again when fans from all over the Upper Midwest converge on St. Paul for the Minnesota state boys hockey tournament. Travelers will once again need to face off with Mother Nature when it comes to the forecast.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A calm Sunday night followed by a mild Monday with high temperatures warming into the 50s, and possibly reaching our first 60-degree day of the year in southwestern Minnesota. We're keeping an eye on a strong spring storm set to hit Tuesday into Wednesday, which could bring some travel disruptions to the area.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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