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Weather and Climate News

Winter storm updates: Big winds, bitter cold mess with travel, schools, life

Winter storm updates: Big winds, bitter cold mess with travel, schools, life

State transportation officials issued a no-travel advisory for a wide swath of southcentral and southwest Minnesota on Thursday night, including the overnight closure of many state highways, as blizzard conditions swept into the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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Blizzard conditions, bitter cold up next as snowfall eases

Blizzard conditions, bitter cold up next as snowfall eases

The second part of the storm is still on track to deliver high winds, blowing snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills Thursday into Saturday morning.
by Paul Huttner

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Tell MPR News: How is this winter storm affecting you?

Tell MPR News: How is this winter storm affecting you?

A winter storm that began hitting much of Minnesota on Wednesday is poised to have widespread impact. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
by Kaila White

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Big winds, blowing snow, subzero cold through Friday

Big winds, blowing snow, subzero cold through Friday

Most of the accumulating snowfall will happen during the day Wednesday into the night with lighter snow showers Thursday. Snow and blowing snow will degrade travel across the region into at least late Friday.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Updates: Travelers, schools affected as winter storm blankets Minnesota

Updates: Travelers, schools affected as winter storm blankets Minnesota

City, county and state plow crews were preparing for long shifts to clear highways across Minnesota. Many school districts canceled classes or announced they'll release students early. And utility companies were bracing for another round of possible power outages.
by MPR News Staff

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Bitter cold, high winds, snow set to mess with holiday travel

Bitter cold, high winds, snow set to mess with holiday travel

A complex mosaic of warnings goes into effect starting Wednesday. Snow, wind, and subzero wind chills will cause dangerous travel conditions Wednesday through Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Cold, calm Tuesday; major winter storm Wednesday through Friday

Cold, calm Tuesday; major winter storm Wednesday through Friday

Tuesday will be the cold, calm before the storm. Temperature will average about 20 degrees below normal. Snow develops Wednesday with significant accumulation and high winds developing by Thursday and Friday along with extreme cold.
by Sven Sundgaard

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