Weather and Climate News

Spring storms and the power of the jet stream
Spring is a season of dramatic weather across the United States and other midlatitude regions. Rapid shifts between lingering winter cold and returning warm air often produce powerful spring storm systems.
Mild temperatures continue. Incoming classic spring storm Friday
Thursday will be another mild and mostly dry day. An incoming storm system will bring rain and thunder Friday with potential snow Friday night. 
Even warmer days ahead with an eye on a Friday storm system
Temperatures Wednesday will average 20 degrees above normal. The anomalous warmth persists through Monday. We’re still watching a Friday storm system that will deliver rain and snow. 
Early taste of spring: Highs surge toward 60
Our main story this week is the steady climb in temperatures and the growing potential for the first 60-degree reading of the year.
Decreasing clouds, mild Tuesday and through the week
Morning clouds will move out, and it’ll be another mild day Tuesday. Wednesday will see even warmer readings — in the 50s for many. A storm system will likely bring rain Friday. 
Total lunar eclipse Tuesday morning; spring preview this week
A total lunar eclipse happens Tuesday morning. Fewer clouds in northern Minnesota may make for better viewing than in the south. Get ready for a mild week ahead.
Mild air returns Monday and sticks around this week
Warmer air is back Monday and it’ll stick around through the week and next weekend. Some showers are possible south Monday night and we’re watching a bigger system for Friday. 
Warming trend builds this week; rain likely late week
The seasons are shifting, and this week will offer a true sign of spring. Highs are expected to reach the 50s by Tuesday, with increasing chances of rain by Friday.