Weather and Climate News

Waves of rain and clouds through Thursday
A slowly moving system will bring periods of rain and lots of clouds Monday into Thursday. Temperatures will be mild Monday and Tuesday before cooling mid to late week.
Mild weather gives way to soaking rain as work week begins
The mild weather prevailing across Minnesota on Sunday will give way to a system that will bring widespread, soaking rain to the region beginning early Monday and lasting through Wednesday. The heaviest rainfall is expected Monday afternoon and evening.
Mild Sunday before soaking rain moves into Minnesota this week
Welcome to November — which may feel more like late September. Enjoy the mild weather today, because a widespread, soaking rain system is on the way, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain to much of the state.
A Halloween forecast that shouldn't scare you
Halloween showers will taper off Saturday, giving way to a pleasant Sunday before widespread soaking rain moves into Minnesota Monday and Tuesday.
Was El Niño to blame for the Halloween blizzard of 1991 and could it happen again?
The Halloween blizzard of 1991 produced record snowfall across the state of Minnesota. It also occurred during an El Niño. With another strong El Niño developing as we head into this winter, could we see another storm like the Halloween blizzard?
Minnesota weather: It's like rain on Election Day
You have plenty of time to vote early if you want to avoid rain, but temps will be mild regardless. Scientists have looked at active weather on Election Day over and over, hoping to discover just how many people opt in or opt out of voting based on things like rain.
Minnesota Halloween forecast: More treat than trick
We're still keeping a close eye on Halloween weather. So, what tricks and treats does Mother Nature have in store for us this Saturday? Let's take a look!
Mild conditions continue into November; Halloween weather looks good
Temperatures will continue to be warm for this time of year, averaging about 15 degrees above normal into early next week. Forecast models show an increasing likelihood of rain for next week.
Severe storms brought soaking rainfall with more rain in the forecast
Central Minnesota saw showers and thunderstorms move through Wednesday as a cold front swept across the region, bringing a round of rainfall before cooler, drier weather settled in behind the system.