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Weather and Climate News

Southwest Airlines is cancelling 2,500 flights a day! What's going on?

Southwest Airlines is cancelling 2,500 flights a day! What's going on?

MSP International Airport is reporting nearly all Southwest Airlines flights to and from the Twin Cities are canceled Tuesday, that’s more than 30 flights in all. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with travel reporter Gunnar Olson from Thrifty Traveler.
by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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Above-normal temps return to Minnesota; rain, snow chance Thursday

Above-normal temps return to Minnesota; rain, snow chance Thursday

Temperatures are already much warmer Tuesday and will continue the upward trend. Highs will be mainly in the 20s Tuesday with 30s nearly statewide Wednesday. Thursday will bring a mix of possible freezing rain, rain and snow to Minnesota.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Much warmer air returns to Minnesota with possible rain, snow Thursday

Much warmer air returns to Minnesota with possible rain, snow Thursday

After one last cold morning early Tuesday, temperatures will be near normal Tuesday afternoon with increasing cloud cover. Wednesday will see widespread highs in the 30s. The next system brings the chance of rain and snow Thursday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Two small Minnesota towns were hit hard by tornadoes earlier this year. As the year ends, each is still recovering and rebuilding, and community leaders see success and struggle.
by Dan Gunderson

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One more cold night then a much warmer pattern develops

One more cold night then a much warmer pattern develops

Temperatures will slip to near zero and just below across most of Minnesota Monday night but it will be the last one for a while. Temperatures will be near normal, in the 20s Tuesday and above freezing for most by Wednesday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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A wet December has been helping alleviate drought conditions

A wet December has been helping alleviate drought conditions

With the shift to wetter than normal conditions in November and December, slow progress has been made on drought conditions across much of Minnesota. Above normal precipitation looks to continue in the near to medium forecast range.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Sunshine returns Monday; milder pattern sets in

Sunshine returns Monday; milder pattern sets in

Clouds decrease early Monday giving way to sunshine. Highs will range from the single digits to teens. Temperatures warm more, in the teens and 20s Tuesday. Above freezing highs move in midweek.
by Sven Sundgaard

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South Dakota governor expands National Guard help for tribes

The cooperation to deploy the National Guard underscored the desperate situation in western South Dakota. Tribal officials say snow drifts have formed as high as 10 feet, blocking roads and stranding families with dwindling supplies for heating and food.
by The Associated Press

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