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Weather and Climate News

Difficult driving, schools closed as heavy snow falls in parts of southern Minnesota

Difficult driving, schools closed as heavy snow falls in parts of southern Minnesota

A spring storm is forecast to bring blizzard conditions to a swath of southern Minnesota on Wednesday — and ahead of that, some school districts are canceling classes or moving to online learning.
by Andrew Krueger, Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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Winter storm Wednesday takes aim at southern Minnesota

Winter storm Wednesday takes aim at southern Minnesota

Our active March weather continues. Enjoy a quiet day Tuesday, though it’ll be cooler. Wintry weather with heavy snow develops for Wednesday south and southeast.
by Sven Sundgaard

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A pot of gold forecast for St. Patrick's Day

A pot of gold forecast for St. Patrick's Day

It might just be the luck of the Irish, but the forecast calls for a warm, sunny day with pleasant 60-degree temperatures for the metro area and southern regions.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds

Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds

Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to long-term health outcomes.
by Alejandra Borunda

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Warmer Monday with midweek snow potential

Warmer Monday with midweek snow potential

After a chilly weekend, temperatures will be warmer for southern Minnesota Monday. We’re also monitoring a midweek storm that will deliver rain and snow. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Temperatures below freezing Sunday night followed by a warmup Monday

Temperatures below freezing Sunday night followed by a warmup Monday

Temperatures will dip below freezing across the state Sunday night, with mostly clear skies. A dramatic warm-up is expected Monday, reaching the mid 60s with increasing southerly winds. Our next storm system will arrive Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing accumulating snow to the region.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Quiet, cooler Sunday; warming to the 60s on Monday

Quiet, cooler Sunday; warming to the 60s on Monday

After a busy weather day on Saturday, cooler and calmer conditions will settle in for Sunday. Temperatures will be slightly below the seasonal average, but warmer air will return by Monday. A new weather system is expected to develop midweek, bringing the potential for accumulating snowfall to portions of the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings

What causes tornadoes and how to decipher watches and warnings

When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of hail, rain, damaging winds and more. Tornadoes can take down power for thousands of people, cause catastrophic property damage and kill. 
by The Associated Press

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