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Weather and Climate News

Chilly air returns; plowable snow is possible Sunday and Monday

Chilly air returns; plowable snow is possible Sunday and Monday

Many Minnesotans enjoyed highs in the 40s Wednesday afternoon. Some of us took a leisurely walk in the sunshine and warmth. I noticed that many people gave their cars a much needed trip through the car wash. One bonus of the warmth was a smoother ride, as the shock absorbers in our cars loosened up…
by Ron Trenda

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Presidents Day snow chances growing?

Presidents Day snow chances growing?

Multiple forecast model runs are winding up a low pressure system that could dump plowable snow somewhere in Minnesota Monday. It's still too early for high confidence here, but models show significant snow next Monday for the Twin Cities.
by Paul Huttner

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Wind, ice and cold are making this Olympics too wintry

Wind, ice and cold are making this Olympics too wintry

Wind and ice pellets left Olympic snowboarders simply trying to stay upright in conditions that many felt were unfit for competition, the best ski jumpers on the planet dealing with swirling gusts and biathletes aiming to shoot straight.
by The Associated Press

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Spring is closer than you think

Spring is closer than you think

Spring is not here quite yet. But this week will renew your faith that it's coming. Forties are looking likely for Wednesday afternoon.
by Paul Huttner

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Adding to our cold weather tally; Valentine’s Day warmth

Adding to our cold weather tally; Valentine’s Day warmth

Our average high temp this time of year is 28 degrees in the Twin Cities metro area. We’ll have to wait a few days for warmer than normal temps. Our Sunday highs will be mainly in the teens across Minnesota, with some spots in the south touching 20 degrees. Parts of northern Minnesota could see…
by Ron Trenda

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A tale of two Februarys; temp peaks on Valentine’s Day

A tale of two Februarys; temp peaks on Valentine’s Day

Yes, it’s been colder than normal this month. Although our average high temperature in the Twin Cities metro area is 27 degrees this time of year, the metro area hasn’t even seen an official high temp in the 20s this February. Minnesota temperatures will moderate a bit this coming week, and many spots will have…
by Ron Trenda

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