Weather and Climate News

Seasonably chilly air moves in for the weekend
Two successive cool fronts will finally drop temperatures to below normal readings Sunday and Monday. These will be the first below normal temps in more than a month. 
Fall colors update; temperatures change dramatically into Friday
We have one more warm day ahead before several cold fronts bring temperatures back to seasonal and below-seasonal levels. Meanwhile, fall colors in the northland are expected to reach their peak this weekend.
Severe drought returns to Minnesota for the first time since spring
Minnesota’s drought continued to deepen over the past week. Severe drought now covers 20 percent of the state for the first time since spring.
Last 80-degree day potentially of 2024. Much cooler this weekend
Enjoy what’s likely to be the last 80-degree day of the 2024 season. Two cold fronts will drop temperatures by Sunday to the coldest readings since April. Light rain is also possible. 
Facing Hurricane Milton: Floridians and Minnesotans share stories of escape and resilience
As Hurricane Milton targets Florida, Minnesotans step up with relief efforts while others face the challenges of evacuation and honestly assessing home safety.
Why are we seeing so many northern lights this year? Another show possible Thursday night
It’s not your imagination. Northern lights are unusually frequent above Minnesota this year. This solar cycle has been very good at producing auroras visible over Minnesota, and our dry weather pattern has produced many clear sky nights so we can see the shows.