Weather and Climate News

Bright skies, light winds and warmer temperatures
Bright skies, light winds, and warmer temperatures wrap up the weekend, but a quick shift arrives Monday night when our next system could bring a wintry mix.
Quiet night ahead; comfortable Sunday to follow
After winds ease tonight, we head into a quiet and seasonal Sunday, with temperatures trending a bit warmer than what’s typical for mid-November.
Record warmth gives way to a cooler weekend
The mildest air mass on record so late in November blew into Minnesota Friday.
Put your rake down! Fallen leaves are healthy for soil and wildlife
Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create needed habitat for insects.
Fall glitches as record-high temperatures soar Friday
A burst of unseasonable warmth is sweeping across the region Friday, sending mid-November temperatures soaring far above normal and potentially breaking daily records.
Late season warmth Friday followed by a cold front this weekend
Anomalous warmth will peak Friday with highs well into the 60s across southern Minnesota. Some spots in southwestern Minnesota could reach nearly 70 degrees. A cold front moves through early Saturday. 
Near-record warmth Friday; cooler again this weekend
A balmy air mass will bring highs to near 70 degrees in southwestern Minnesota Friday afternoon.
Running out of soak time: Drought holds as ground prepares to freeze
Drought conditions continue to hold steady in Minnesota as temperatures drop and the state moves closer to frozen-ground season. Any moisture that falls in the coming weeks will be key for soil recharge before the freeze sets in.
Mild Thursday with 60s Friday
Today will be another mild day with partly cloudy skies but lighter winds. Highs Friday will be in the 60s across southern Minnesota before colder air moves in this weekend.