Weather and Climate News

A cold Saturday with subzero wind chills
Our Saturday temps will be more typical of January than March.
Spring flooding concerns rising; a look back at 1965
Heavy winter precipitation and a slow thaw so far are increasing the odds of significant flooding this spring. What happens in the next several weeks will be critical.
Much colder than normal Friday and Saturday; warmer next week
High temperatures Friday will be mainly in teens, struggling to reach 20 for some. Blustery northwest winds at 10-25 mph will create subzero wind chills through the morning. Temperatures warm to normal by Monday.
Pattern change next week: Highs in the 40s with a shot at 50
It looks like we have a significant pattern change ahead for next week that may bring us the warmest air mass in about four months.
Messy Thursday commute; weekend looks chilly
Snow will reduce visibilities and cause slippery roads in some areas Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. We have an update on potential snow totals plus advisories and warnings and a look at the chilly weekend ahead.
Whiteout conditions prompt highway closures in southwest Minnesota
Highways across much of southwest Minnesota — including a long stretch of Interstate 90 — were closed Thursday evening due to blowing and drifting snow causing whiteout conditions.
How winter storms and other extreme weather are connected to climate change
Parts of Minnesota are once again bracing for a winter storm watch starting on Thursday. And it’s been a year of unusual and extreme winter weather. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three experts about the impact of the changing climate, how it’s related to extreme weather and possible solutions. 
Latest storm brings rain turning to snow Thursday into Friday
Falling temperatures will allow morning rain showers to turn to snow in the afternoon and evening Thursday. Snow showers will linger into Friday. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are posted across much of Minnesota.