Weather and Climate News

More frosty nights ahead before a warmup next week
A cooler stretch of weather has settled into the state this weekend, bringing crisp temperatures, breezy conditions, and even frost concerns overnight.
Slightly cooler but splendid Mother's Day weekend
A cold front will sweep south early Saturday, taking the lingering clouds and spotty showers with it. Behind the front, cooler, breezy, and much drier air will settle into the region for Mother’s Day weekend.
Passing showers early Saturday and a slightly cooler weekend
A disturbance and cool front will touch off a few showers late tonight into early Saturday followed by slightly cooler air for the weekend. Warmer temps still on track next week.
Above-normal temperatures for most Friday; red flag warning
Temperatures will warm to near 70 degrees in southern Minnesota Friday. A disturbance and cool front will deliver a few showers Friday night into Saturday.
Chilly night gives way to a more May-like warmup
Another round of frost is possible Thursday night across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, but the bigger weather story is the gradual warmup that’s finally beginning to take shape heading into next week.
Some smoky summer days are ahead for Minnesota
Drought conditions are expected to contribute to 12 to 16 days of smoky conditions and four to six days of high ozone levels this summer.
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Warmer days ahead
Temperatures start to warm up Thursday into next week. If you’re looking for rain for any lawns or new gardens, it will be spotty and light.
Slow warming trend begins Thursday
Another chilly night in the 20s and 30s is expected before temperatures begin a gradual warmup Thursday, with little chance of significant rainfall in the coming days.
Another chilly day Wednesday before temperatures warm
It’ll be another chilly day Wednesday. Temperatures start to warm up Thursday into next week. Rain chances will be pretty sparse in the coming days.