Weather and Climate News

Manure scent wafts across Minnesota on high winds and warm temps
Our warmer-than-average November came with high winds — which created the perfect conditions for the manure smell many experienced the past week. MPR News host Phil Picardi spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley on Morning Edition’s weekly weather chat.
Cold front brings wind and flurries north Tuesday
Blustery winds are ushering in colder air Tuesday, touching off some sprinkles in southeast Minnesota and snow showers northeast. Wednesday will be warmer before becoming much colder Thursday. 
Cooler, windy Tuesday with a few showers
Blustery northwest winds are bringing in cooler air Tuesday and creating a few sprinkles and snow showers. Wednesday will be briefly warmer before a bigger temperature drop Thursday. 
Much colder air ahead by Thanksgiving
Subfreezing weather ahead Thanksgiving weekend.
Light precipitation chances with colder air coming
We will transition away from milder temperatures by Thanksgiving, but remain above normal Monday and Wednesday. Some areas will see light rain and snow into Tuesday. 
Cloudier Monday with two cold fronts ahead
Temperatures will be relatively mild Monday with cloudy skies. A cold front will bring the chance of rain and snow showers late Monday into Tuesday. Much colder air arrives by Thanksgiving. 
Agency combats poverty one energy audit at a time
With winter fast approaching, a nonprofit called MAHUBE-OTWA is working to winterize homes throughout northwest and central Minnesota. The organization was formed in the mid-1960s as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's “War on Poverty” and is still meeting the challenge.