Weather and Climate News

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South
Farmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber. Agribusinesses in other Southern states saw costly damage as well. 
Warm with partial sunshine; clipper system moves in late tonight
Rising temperatures overnight into Sunday morning will pave the way for a mild day. A clipper system is expected to bring a light mix of snow and freezing drizzle. The upcoming holiday week will remain warm with no travel disruptions anticipated.
Rising overnight temperatures with warm south wind
Warmer air will lead to rising temperatures overnight, with south winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. A wintry mix is possible late Sunday night as a clipper system moves in. Expect a mild week ahead for the holiday.
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.
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.
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.
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.  
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.