Weather and Climate News

Weekend weather: Warm temps, breezy Saturday
This weekend looks dry, with above-normal high temperatures. The strongest winds will be on Saturday.
Breezy Thursday, briefly cooler Friday before warming dramatically
Winds will increase Thursday in the wake of a cool front. Northwest winds will blow at 10-20 mph by afternoon. Friday will be briefly colder before warming back up this weekend. 
Snow cover going fast in Minnesota amid warm weather
Wednesday is again very mild with filtered sun through high clouds. Winds pick up behind a cool front Thursday with briefly cooler air Friday. Temperatures warm again this weekend.
Even warmer Wednesday, then windy Thursday and briefly cooler Friday
Wednesday will be again very mild with filtered sun through high clouds. Winds pick up behind a cool front Thursday with briefly cooler air Friday. Temperatures warm again this weekend. 
Traffic fatalities in Minnesota are nearly double what they were last year
As of Tuesday, 45 people had died in fatal crashes. At the same time last year, that number was 23, according to the Office of Traffic Safety. Director Mike Hanson says risky driving amid the warmer weather is partially to blame.
Bright and mild Tuesday, warmer Wednesday
Tuesday and Wednesday will continue to be very mild with more sunshine. A cool front Thursday will drop temperatures briefly for Friday and increase winds.