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Weather and Climate News

Hazy and warm with reduced air quality west; showers Thursday

Hazy and warm with reduced air quality west; showers Thursday

Smoke still fills the skies across Minnesota and air quality is expected to be diminished to moderate in western Minnesota. Highs will be in the 70s east to low 80s west Wednesday. Showers develop late Wednesday into Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water prompts more road, park closures along Minnesota River

Rising water is prompting more closures of Minnesota River crossings between the Twin Cities and Mankato. And after being reopen for just two days, Fort Snelling State Park has closed again due to flooding.
by Andrew Krueger

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Continued smoky skies, dry Wednesday for most; showers Thursday

Continued smoky skies, dry Wednesday for most; showers Thursday

Expect smoky skies yet on Wednesday though not as thick as yesterday. Most of Wednesday will be dry with a few more clouds. Showers will move into northwest Minnesota late and track south and east Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Smoky skies prompt air quality alert; showers late Wednesday into Friday

Smoky skies prompt air quality alert; showers late Wednesday into Friday

Canadian wildfire smoke is filling the skies in Minnesota and creating air quality alerts for central and northern Minnesota. Tuesday will be warm with filtered sun through the smoke. Showers are possible Wednesday night into Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again

Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again

Just when it seemed that spring flooding had finally exited the region, some southern Minnesota rivers are on the rise again in the wake of torrential rain.
by Tim Nelson

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