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Weather and Climate News

A cold first weekend of January on the way

A cold first weekend of January on the way

Even colder air has settled into the region. It will keep temperatures in the teens to near zero for afternoon highs in the northwest. The weekend will also be cold. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Even colder Thursday night into the weekend

Even colder Thursday night into the weekend

Temperatures Thursday night will drop to the single digits and subzero north. We should see partly cloudy skies Friday with temperatures running about 10 degrees below normal.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Chilly Thursday with colder air moving in for the weekend

Chilly Thursday with colder air moving in for the weekend

Another chilly day is on tap Thursday with a mix of clouds and sun. Temps dip more Friday into the weekend with the chilly pattern persisting into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rain and warmth forces postponement of the first sled dog race of the season

Rain and warmth forces postponement of the first sled dog race of the season

Recent rain and warm weather has forced the postponement of the Gunflint Mail Run, the first sled dog race of the season in Minnesota, originally planned for Jan. 11. Organizers will continue to assess trail conditions and hope to run the race in February.
by Dan Kraker

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Chilly start to 2025

Chilly start to 2025

The return of winter as temperatures continue to drop in the start of 2025. Light flurries are possible with the arrival of the cold air, though no significant snowstorms are expected in the near future.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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2024 was the warmest year for Minnesota on record

2024 was the warmest year for Minnesota on record

The year 2024 was marked by extreme weather events, with a combination of persistent drought, record-breaking floods, excessive rainfall and some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded across the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Chilly New Year's Eve; continued cooldown into 2025

Chilly New Year's Eve; continued cooldown into 2025

We'll ring in the new year with below-average temperatures, ranging from the teens to single digits. As the weekend approaches, temperatures will continue to fall, with highs expected to be at least 10 degrees below the seasonal average.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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New Year's Eve temps in the teens, single digits across Minnesota

New Year's Eve temps in the teens, single digits across Minnesota

Colder air is moving in and that will keep temperatures steady or even falling through the day. Even colder air arrives late in the week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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New Year's Eve looks cold, breezy, quiet as fog lifts

New Year's Eve looks cold, breezy, quiet as fog lifts

High pressure to the north will usher in northwesterly winds, helping to clear the fog and usher in colder, more winterlike temperatures just in time for New Year's Day. The forecast remains dry throughout the week. A weather system may affect the region next weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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