Weather and Climate News

Mild weekend temps, 70s on tap this week; Sunday shower chance
We’ll see an uptick in temperatures this weekend and into the coming week. There could be a few showers on Sunday. We have an update on all that, plus a look at river levels.
Warmer temps this weekend; Shower chance on Sunday
Weekend high temps will be above normal in many areas. Saturday looks dry but a shower chance spreads from west to east on Sunday.
Flood prep in high gear as warm weather is likely to send rivers rising across Minnesota
Warm weather in the weekend forecast is welcome news for many Minnesotans who are weary of the cold, wet spring. But for those who live in flood-prone areas, the quickly melting snow will send rivers rising — and time is running out to prepare.
Rapid warming starts Friday; rivers rising toward flood stage
Our rapid warmup begins Friday with highs reaching 50 in southern Minnesota to the 30s north. A few showers are possible Friday night and Sunday as temperatures warm to the 50s and 60s; 70s to near 80 degrees are possible by midweek next week in southern Minnesota.
Warmup begins Friday; few shower chances this weekend
Say goodbye to the cold temperatures. Friday begins the warming trend with highs near 50 in southern Minnesota. We’ll have partly cloudy skies with a few overnight showers possible. Next week brings highs in the 60s and 70s.
Maple syrup producers go with climate fluctuations flow
Climate fluctuations can mean different seasons for maple syrup producers — and they’re adapting.
Warmest air mass in 5 months heading for Minnesota
A major pattern change will bring springlike weather to Minnesota over the next week.
Clouds, snow showers north, sunshine south Thursday; warmer weekend
Snow showers linger in northeastern Minnesota Thursday with cold air lingering statewide. Southern Minnesota will see sun while clouds hang on north. Temperatures begin a rapid warmup Friday into the weekend.