Weather and Climate News

Winter storm update: Rescues reported as blizzard conditions bury highways in parts of Minnesota
There were reports of stalled and stranded vehicles blocking highways in southwest Minnesota, with authorities having to rescue drivers amid blizzard conditions. Gov. Tim Walz issued an executive order to provide National Guard assistance for stranded motorists. 
Blizzard conditions continue for many Friday along with dangerous wind chills
Sustained high winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph will continue to create white-out conditions in many areas along with dangerously cold wind chills in the 20s and 30s to near 40 below zero into Friday.
Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'
Thousands of flights were canceled and homeless shelters are overflowing amid one of the most treacherous holiday travel seasons the U.S. has seen in decades.
Descendants of executed Dakota 38+2 ride to Mankato to honor ancestors
For what may be the last time, Dakota riders on horseback are braving bitter December weather to travel hundreds of miles to honor 38 men hanged in the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The ride also remembers the many others who died as a result of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.
Dangerous wind chills, blizzard conditions muscle into Minnesota
Powdery snow from Wednesday will be blowing around for hours, creating ground-blizzard conditions in many areas. Travel will become very difficult in many areas. Here’s the latest.
How much snow fell in your part of Minnesota? Snow reports from across the state
Parts of Minnesota saw a foot of snow Wednesday into early Thursday, adding to what’s already been a very snowy winter across much of the state. See if weather spotters reported snow totals from your community.
Are Minnesota's winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no.
As Minnesota battles through a ground blizzard, let’s put these recent big winter storms that have slammed the area into a broader climate context. Minnesota's winters are getting warmer — that's one of the main impacts we're seeing here in Minnesota because of climate change. But are they also getting snowier?
Blizzard conditions on the way for many Thursday into Friday
Gusty winds replace the falling snow Thursday. Winds will increase to 20-25 mph in southwestern Minnesota, gusting to 30 mph. Winds Friday will be even stronger. Wind chills will range from minus 30 to minus 45 early Thursday and Friday mornings.