Weather and Climate News

Sneezing and sniffling? Spring allergies are intensifying with climate change
Is pollen turning you into a sneezy, sniffling mess? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how to control seasonal allergies and why they’re getting more intense — and lasting longer — with climate change.
The late April cold forced thousands of migrating dark-eyed juncos, rusty blackbirds and other creatures to temporarily pit-stop in Duluth, creating a bonanza for backyard bird-watching.
A chilly spring week will give way to rain, then warmer weather
MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the worst of the flooding over the week, upcoming rain and warmer weather and how far ice out is progressing on Minnesota lakes.
Shower chances ahead; cool weather slows lake ice-outs
Clouds increase Wednesday but it will be warmer with highs well into the 50s. Showers move into northwestern Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and spread east. Central and southern Minnesota will see mainly overnight showers with snow possible northeast.
Warmer Wednesday and Thursday; showers develop late Wednesday into the overnight
Temperatures will be warmer Wednesday with more sun through the morning. Clouds will increase through the afternoon as showers make their way into northern Minnesota late and spread southeast into Wednesday night.
Worst of Minnesota flood season may be over
Drier and milder weather in the forecast will likely lead to more rapidly falling river levels in the next week.
Flooding, lock closures halt barge traffic on stretch of Mississippi River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed eight of its Mississippi River locks in Minnesota and Wisconsin, saying river levels are unsafe for any navigation for the time being.
Sunshine Tuesday, Wednesday; more showers ahead as spring slogs on
Most of Minnesota will see a fair amount of sunshine Tuesday. Northeastern Minnesota will be cloudier. Highs will range from the mid 40s to low 50s. More rain is on the way late Wednesday into the weekend. Snow is possible in the Arrowhead.