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Weather and Climate News

Foggy and smoggy with a light icy mix overnight

Foggy and smoggy with a light icy mix overnight

A stagnant air mass is producing the worst winter air quality since 2005 in Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Will heavy winter snows quench Minnesota's drought?

Will heavy winter snows quench Minnesota's drought?

The Twin Cities is on track for its third snowiest winter ever, but that doesn’t mean the drought is over. The speed of the spring thaw will dictate how much of that needed moisture makes it into the ground. Slower is better, University of Minnesota professor Jeff Strock tells MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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What is causing poor air quality and what does it mean for your health?

What is causing poor air quality and what does it mean for your health?

Minnesota’s air has been smoggy the past few days. Most of the state is under an air quality alert, which means people with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, and children and older adults may experience side effects. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard about what is causing the gloom and what it means for your health.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Worst winter air quality in Minnesota since 2005. Why is it so bad?

Worst winter air quality in Minnesota since 2005. Why is it so bad?

Officials have extended an air quality alert through midnight Wednesday for the Twin Cities. What’s behind this sudden turn that’s left many Minnesotans with coughs, irritated eyes and burning throats?
by Andrew Krueger

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Air quality alert extended through Wednesday; fog, smog, mild temps

Air quality alert extended through Wednesday; fog, smog, mild temps

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says Minnesota hasn’t seen a winter air quality problem this bad since Dec. 21, 2005. Snow showers with a possible wintry mix move through central Minnesota Tuesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Above-normal temps, lower air quality; light snow Tuesday night

Above-normal temps, lower air quality; light snow Tuesday night

Reduced air quality remains Monday and Tuesday as well as the possibility of freezing fog in the early mornings and overnight. Temperatures will be above normal with light snow Tuesday night.
by Sven Sundgaard

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