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Weather and Climate News

Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to take ice measurements. The information helps determine when towboats and barges can start the navigation season.
by Alex Haddon

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Colder Tuesday with more snow developing Wednesday

Colder Tuesday with more snow developing Wednesday

It’s certainly chilly Tuesday behind Monday’s snowfall. Temperatures will be about 10 degrees below normal. More snow is on the way for Wednesday and Saturday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Monday morning snow makes for messy morning commute

Monday morning snow makes for messy morning commute

It’s a snowy start to the week, with several inches of snow accumulating across central Minnesota and the metro area. After a few calm days, another round of snow is expected to arrive midweek.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Snow showers end; windy and colder Monday night

Snow showers end; windy and colder Monday night

Our latest round of snow will taper off through Monday morning. It will also be colder Monday night into Tuesday. More snow is possible Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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2-4 inches of snow likely for north metro; morning commute affected

2-4 inches of snow likely for north metro; morning commute affected

Winter weather advisories will go into effect Sunday night for central Minnesota, including the northern metro area. A narrow band of 2-4 inches of snow is expected, which will impact the morning commute. Snow totals will vary significantly to the north and south of this band.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Foggy start with 40s in the forecast; snow arrives tonight

Foggy start with 40s in the forecast; snow arrives tonight

A mild, foggy start with temperatures in the 30s Sunday morning. Fog will clear as northwesterly winds move in, gradually cooling temperatures in the late afternoon after reaching the low 40s. Our next weather system will move through overnight into Monday morning, bringing a swath of snow with totals possibly reaching up to half a foot.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Mild and breezy Saturday night; more snow on the way

Mild and breezy Saturday night; more snow on the way

Mild temperatures for Saturday evening into Sunday morning as lows only drop into the 30s. Moderate snowfall will continue in the northeast sections of the state, with an additional 1-3 inches expected. An intense band of snow is forecast to move in late Sunday night, potentially bringing one of the heaviest rounds of snow we've seen this winter.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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