Weather and Climate News

Champion musher reacts to 2024 Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancellation
Musher Erin Aili and her husband Keith Aili have both won Beargrease along with their award-winning Alaskan Husky sled dogs, who have been diligently training for the race until this disappointing turn of events.
Record warmth tops Minnesota weather stories of 2023
Each year the Minnesota State Climatology Office ranks the top 5 weather stories of the year. They ask local meteorologists and climate experts for input. As you might imagine, record warmth was the top weather story of 2023 in Minnesota.
Cooler Wednesday and Thursday; snow for much of the state this weekend
We’ll be slightly cooler Wednesday and Thursday with a mix of a lot of clouds and some occasional sun. Snow showers develops for the weekend with accumulations likely, especially north. 
Slightly cooler Wednesday. Some snow for the weekend ahead
It will be ever so slightly cooler Wednesday with a mix of clouds and sun. Wednesday night will also be colder. Temps rebound a bit this weekend with snow showers looking likely. 
Minnesota fishing guides cautious due to warm winter conditions
Warm temperatures throughout the state have caused some fishing guide services to hold off putting ice houses onto lakes at a time many guides consider to be their most profitable time of the season.
Historic wimpy winter challenges small businesses, outdoor enthusiasts
The historically warm and snow-free winter thus far across Minnesota is disheartening to skiers, snowmobilers and ice anglers. And it is taking a toll on small businesses that depend on those winter outdoor enthusiasts.