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Weather and Climate News

Winter solstice arrives with chilly temperatures

Winter solstice arrives with chilly temperatures

The first day of winter brings chilly temperatures in the teens, along with some early Saturday morning sunshine for the Twin Cities. Expect calm conditions throughout the weekend. A quickly moving clipper system arrives late Sunday night, bringing light snow showers.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Frosty winter solstice ahead

Frosty winter solstice ahead

The winter solstice on Saturday will mark the end of our shorter, darker days. Friday will bring bright, arctic sunshine, with a calm weekend ahead. Light snow showers are expected late Sunday into Monday. Temperatures will rise above freezing for the holiday week.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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How much snow? Thursday storm totals from across Minnesota

How much snow? Thursday storm totals from across Minnesota

Parts of Minnesota received more than a half-foot of snow from Thursday’s winter storm. For much of the state, it was the largest snowfall of the winter so far.
by Andrew Krueger

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Chilly Friday and Saturday, then a mild week ahead

Chilly Friday and Saturday, then a mild week ahead

Chilly air has settled into place in the wake of Thursday’s snowfall. Temperatures will be below normal Friday and Saturday, but next week brings above-freezing temperatures.  
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snow emergencies remain in effect for St. Paul, Minneapolis

Snow emergencies remain in effect for St. Paul, Minneapolis

Snowplows were back on the road Friday across much of Minnesota, clearing freeways, streets and sidewalks after Thursday’s winter storm. Snow emergencies remain in effect in Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities.
by Andrew Krueger

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How much snow has fallen in Minnesota?

How much snow has fallen in Minnesota?

A quick burst of snow has painted our brown landscape into a winter wonderland. The clipper system will keep moving southeast. After a brief lull in snowfall, wraparound snow showers may bring another 1 to 2 inches along with blowing winds.
by Mandy Thalhuber, Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Snow continues Thursday; chillier Friday and Saturday

Snow continues Thursday; chillier Friday and Saturday

Snow will continue much of Thursday for most of the state with the heaviest falling in the morning hours. Colder air moves in Thursday night before milder air returns next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snow causing difficult travel across Minnesota, snow emergencies issued for Minneapolis and St. Paul

Snow causing difficult travel across Minnesota, snow emergencies issued for Minneapolis and St. Paul

Steady snow that started falling overnight continued Thursday across a wide swath of Minnesota, causing difficult travel. Many school districts closed or sent students home early. Some cities — including Minneapolis and St. Paul — have declared snow emergencies.
by Andrew Krueger and Peter Cox

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