Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Weather and Climate News

A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?

A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?

Bundle up and prepare: People living “basically anywhere from the Rockies eastward” will see extremely cold temperatures over the next several days, a meteorologist says.
by Jaclyn Diaz

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Another mild day ahead before arctic air slams in Friday afternoon

Another mild day ahead before arctic air slams in Friday afternoon

Our January thaw continues with one more mild day of above-freezing temperatures. Winds will pick up as a strong arctic front moves through, with gusts reaching 30-40 mph. This next surge of arctic air will bring dangerously cold wind chills, ranging from 30 to 40 below zero.
by Mandy Thalhuber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
40s Thursday in SW Minnesota. Coldest stretch of winter next week?

40s Thursday in SW Minnesota. Coldest stretch of winter next week?

Thermometers hit 43 degrees in southwest Minnesota Thursday afternoon. Temperatures will bottom out near minus 15 degrees around the Twin Cities by Monday morning.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Above freezing Thursday, Friday; subzero wind chills through the weekend

Above freezing Thursday, Friday; subzero wind chills through the weekend

Above-freezing temperatures are expected for Thursday and Friday with increasing cloud cover. An arctic plunge is on track to sweep across the state Friday, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season.
by Mandy Thalhuber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

Brief warm-up before cold Arctic air mass settles in for the weekend

A January thaw is on the way as temperatures warm into the 30s and 40s by the end of the week. Light precipitation is expected Wednesday, mainly north of Interstate 94. Then our temperatures take a dive into the weekend with the coldest air mass of the season.
by Mandy Thalhuber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
14th straight January thaw on the way for the Twin Cities?

14th straight January thaw on the way for the Twin Cities?

If it gets above freezing in the Twin Cities Thursday and Friday it will be our 14th consecutive year with a January thaw.
by Paul Huttner

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
One more chilly day before a drastic warmup

One more chilly day before a drastic warmup

Tuesday begins with frigid, below-average temperatures accompanied by wind chills ranging from 20 to 30 degrees below zero. However, a major warmup is on the way for midweek with temperatures climbing into the 20s and 30s along with abundant sunshine.
by Mandy Thalhuber

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!