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Weather and Climate News

Double digits Saturday; 20s return on Sunday

Double digits Saturday; 20s return on Sunday

The official Twin Cities metro area high temperature hasn’t reached the 20s since Dec. 24. The last time that we felt temps in the 30s was on Dec. 19. We’ve endured below-zero low temperatures on 12 of the past 13 days in the Twin Cities. That’s enough chilly talk. The arctic chill that’s been entrenched…
by Ron Trenda

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A record-setting cold streak

Over the 11 days since Dec. 25 Twin Cities temperatures have been subzero on 10 nights, which has only happened one other time in history.
by Phil Picardi

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East Coast braces for a deep freeze following massive storm

East Coast braces for a deep freeze following massive storm

Forecasters predict that record-breaking cold air and strong winds will set people's teeth chattering like castanets from the mid-Atlantic to New England on Friday and that the frigid weather will hang around through the weekend.
by The Associated Press

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20s return on Sunday; snow drought continues

20s return on Sunday; snow drought continues

We can see it on the forecast maps, now we want to feel it. I’m talking about a warmup into the 20s. Temperature trends Friday afternoon highs will be in the single digits above zero across most of Minnesota, with some spots staying slightly below zero in north-central and northeastern Minnesota. Lows late Friday night…
by Ron Trenda

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How cold is too cold for pets?

How cold is too cold for pets?

A common misconception is that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather than humans because of their fur, but the risks to animals can be greater during a cold snap than during extreme heat.
by Samantha Raphelson

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