Weather and Climate News

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.
Chilly Tuesday with frost potential overnight
Chilly air has settled around and is sticking around for a few days. It will lead to at least patchy overnight frost potential. More seasonable temperatures return for the weekend.
Chilly air settles into Minnesota again
The chilly air of last week has returned for the next few days. That means cool days and potentially frosty nights for some. Temperatures warm back up this weekend.
Cooler pattern returns this week
A cold front is sliding across Minnesota Monday, touching off spotty showers and dropping temperatures for the remainder of the week. We’ll warm again over the upcoming weekend.
Mostly dry cold front Monday, followed by a chilly stretch
It’s a fairly calm start to the week weather-wise, but a passing cold front Monday will usher in cooler air and a few chilly mornings.