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Weather and Climate News

Mild weekend; snow chance late Wednesday and on Thursday

Mild weekend; snow chance late Wednesday and on Thursday

Saturday highs are expected to range from the lower 40s in southwestern Minnesota to the upper teens in the far northeast. Some spots in the Twin Cities metro area could top 30 degrees. Much of Minnesota will reach the 30s on Sunday.
by Ron Trenda

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Why is snowfall more likely at night?

Why is snowfall more likely at night?

Precipitation in the winter is more likely to happen at night compared to the summer months. University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley explains why.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Friday flake chances; mild weekend temps

Friday flake chances; mild weekend temps

Highs this Friday afternoon will be range from the 30s in west-central and southwestern Minnesota to the upper teens in northeastern Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro area is expected to reach the upper 20s, but a few spots could touch 30 degrees.
by Ron Trenda

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The year of the superstorm, a 'net zero' home and how to pick a green car

The year of the superstorm, a 'net zero' home and how to pick a green car

This week on Climate Cast, MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner discusses 2017's extreme weather events, and we'll hear about what it's like to create a "net zero" home and how to choose a climate-friendly car.
by Paul Huttner

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No big snows in southern Minnesota; plenty of snow up north

No big snows in southern Minnesota; plenty of snow up north

Northern Minnesota will see some periods of mostly light snow this Thursday, with very light snow showers or flurries possible in central and southern Minnesota. Much of Minnesota will see periods of light snow on Friday, and periods of snow are expected Friday night and Saturday in the north.
by Ron Trenda

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NOAA: Arctic no longer “reliably frozen”, Wednesday morning Clipper

NOAA: Arctic no longer “reliably frozen”, Wednesday morning Clipper

Climate and weather. The two are still often misunderstood by many. Climate? Your personality. Weather? Your mood today. Climate: The clothes in your closet. Weather: What you’re wearing today. So when we talk about weather and climate events it’s good to know how to separate the two. A cold or snowy day in December does…
by Paul Huttner

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