Stories from February 22, 2026

Overnight chill followed by a cold Monday, snow chances Tuesday
The coldest air of the week settles in today before a fast-moving clipper system brings light snow chances and another round of temperature swings across the region.
Jessie Diggins ‘full of gratitude’ after ending a glittering Olympic career in cross-country skiing
With glitter still streaked across her cheeks, the world’s top‑ranked women’s cross country skier said she was thankful for all the people who had helped her reach this stage in a career that started while she was still at high school in Minnesota.
Below-normal temperatures persist into midweek
A persistent northwest flow pattern will maintain cold and mostly dry conditions across the Upper Midwest through early next week before a more active midweek weather setup develops. A warming trend is expected to take shape toward the end of February.