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Weather and Climate News

Spectacular Wednesday ahead; a shot at 80 degrees Monday

Spectacular Wednesday ahead; a shot at 80 degrees Monday

Highs in the 70s are becoming more frequent. Next week is trending drier after Monday’s rain chances.
by Paul Huttner

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On the cusp of spring; next rain likely Thursday

On the cusp of spring; next rain likely Thursday

Our springy April weather pattern continues this week. Highs could hit 70 in the south Wednesday.
by Paul Huttner

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Showers lift north Tuesday, more rain chances ahead

Showers lift north Tuesday, more rain chances ahead

Our latest round of moisture will lift north Tuesday morning. Wednesday will be mainly dry before more showers develop Thursday and late Sunday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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5 things Minnesota got right since Earth Day 1970

5 things Minnesota got right since Earth Day 1970

Minnesota has multiple success stories that produced a cleaner environment since the original Earth Day in 1970.
by Paul Huttner

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Clearing skies by Monday afternoon; another round of rain Monday night

Clearing skies by Monday afternoon; another round of rain Monday night

After a cloudy and drizzly start to the work week, conditions will steadily improve through Monday afternoon and evening. Expect increasing sunshine as the day progresses, with temperatures climbing into the 60s.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here's why it matters

Regional Climate Centers shut down abruptly this week. Here's why it matters

The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25 percent cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year.

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Showers end Monday with more rain on the way

Showers end Monday with more rain on the way

Showers end Monday with more on the way Tuesday and Thursday. Temperatures will be above normal most of the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

Potential rain Sunday night for Twin Cities, rising temperatures to start the week

We can expect steady showers in the Twin Cities region throughout the overnight hours. If you’re thinking ahead to the Monday morning commute the rain should be gone by then but expect some road spray from wet conditions. Much of western and northwestern Minnesota stays dry with this round. 
by Laura Kubes

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Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

Rain for many and snow for some Easter evening into Monday

A low pressure system tracks from near Oklahoma Sunday morning toward the Great Lakes by Monday morning bringing a round of rain for many and snow for some. Our Easter otherwise features increasing clouds and highs generally in the 50s.
by Brandon Weatherz

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Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

Sunshine on Sunday morning, mild weather ahead

For Saturday evening, the skies stay clear and temperatures drop to 37 in the Twin Cities. Southern Minnesota can expect middle 30s. In northern Minnesota, expect upper 20s to low 30s. It’s the coolest night we will see for a while as the forecast ahead is very mild. 
by MPR News Staff

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