Weather and Climate News

Warm October gives way to cooler November
November opens on cloudy and rainy notes.
Weirdly warm October ends with a snowy Halloween
Meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the record-high temperatures and much more in their weekly weather chat.
Cooler Friday, weekend warmup
Following Halloween's snowfall, cooler temperatures in the 40s will settle in. Light rain showers may occur in western Minnesota but warmer air is on the way for the weekend!
Halloween snow! Photos and snowfall totals from around Minnesota
Neither rain nor snow stopped Minnesotans of all ages from living Halloween to the fullest. MPR News freelance photographer Erica Dischino went to northern Minnesota and captured those moments.
Drought conditions expand to nearly all Minnesota
Drought conditions continue to expand across the state, according to newly released data. Nearly the entire state is experiencing drought.
Snowy Halloween with winter weather advisories in Minnesota
Winter weather advisories have been issued for Halloween with 2 to 4 inches of slushy accumulation expected alongside gusty north-northeast winds. Cooler temperatures are anticipated for trick-or-treating.
Snow falling across much of southern, central Minnesota for Halloween. What you need to know
It’s been a Halloween of frightful weather across much of Minnesota as rain changed over to accumulating snow — leading to dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages.