Weather and Climate News

Later sunsets begin this week in Minnesota
The earliest sunsets occur this week in Minnesota.
Name a Snowplow contest: MnDOT issues annual call for a flurry of ideas
With a fresh coating of snow across northern Minnesota and subzero cold on the way statewide, it’s an apt time for the launch of the state Department of Transportation’s annual Name a Snowplow contest.
Second blast of cold air moves through Minnesota Tuesday night
Following Monday’s cooldown, a second and more potent cold front will blow through Tuesday night, dropping temperatures and creating snow showers.
Arctic air set to send Minnesota midweek temps plummeting
With two cold fronts passing through this week, temperatures will plummet by midweek. The coldest air of the season is arriving, bringing wind chill values ranging from minus 10 to minus 30 degrees below zero.
Warming trend continues into Monday; light snow showers possible
Wintry conditions persist in the Northland, with light snow showers possible in the metro area on Monday. A surge of colder air will arrive mid-week, bringing sub-zero temperatures.
Cloudy and mild; winter storm affecting northern Minnesota
Our temperatures will warm 10 to 15 degrees above our seasonal average. Cloud cover will increase as a winter storm moves into the Northland. A surge of arctic air will cause temperatures to drop midweek.