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Weather and Climate News

Two people drown after breaking through ice in Twin Cities

Two people drown after breaking through ice in Twin Cities

Two people have drowned after breaking through ice in separate incidents over the weekend in the Twin Cities. That’s as a stretch of unseasonably mild weather continues across the state, raising concerns about deteriorating ice conditions on lakes, ponds and rivers.
by Andrew Krueger

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Springlike temperatures persist ahead of midweek storm

Springlike temperatures persist ahead of midweek storm

Unseasonably warm weather will persist statewide to close out the weekend, as temperatures climb more than 20 degrees above average ahead of a potent midweek storm.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Record-high warm weather brings early spring scenes to Minnesota

Record-high warm weather brings early spring scenes to Minnesota

Temperatures hit record highs this weekend, reaching the low 50s in the Twin Cities area Friday and Saturday. At the Landscape Arboretum, staff took advantage of the weather to start tapping maple trees Friday.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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For first time in more than a decade, foot access to Apostle Islands ice caves may open

For first time in more than a decade, foot access to Apostle Islands ice caves may open

Officials at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in northern Wisconsin say they’re planning to open foot access to the famed ice caves near Cornucopia starting Monday if ice conditions on the lake remain stable.
by Andrew Krueger

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No broken hearts, just broken records for Valentine's Day

No broken hearts, just broken records for Valentine's Day

A rare February flirtation with spring is ahead for Valentine’s Day as warm air pushes temperatures toward record highs across Minnesota.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Record warmth now, rain-snow system likely next week

Record warmth now, rain-snow system likely next week

An unseasonably warm Pacific air mass is testing records around Minnesota into the weekend. Forecast models are cranking up a potential rain and accumulating snow system for next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Into the Wild: Experiencing the Minnesota Zoo's EdVenture program

Into the Wild: Experiencing the Minnesota Zoo's EdVenture program

From the quiet, watchful gaze of gray wolves to the exhilarating rush of a dogsled team racing through snow-covered woods, my recent Minnesota winter adventure was nothing short of unforgettable.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmest weekend in nearly 3 months on the way

Warmest weekend in nearly 3 months on the way

Enjoy a very mild weekend with temperatures that will average about 20 degrees above normal. The mild weather persists into midweek before a pattern shift. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Warmest Valentine's Day on record Saturday? Rain and plowable snow likely return next week

Warmest Valentine's Day on record Saturday? Rain and plowable snow likely return next week

An unseasonably mild Pacific air mass blows in through early next week. Record highs possible on Valentine’s Day. Forecast models cranking out a rain and or snow event next week.
by Paul Huttner

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