Weather and Climate News

Snow globe, Minnesota: Swirling storm throwing down wintry blanket
Snow emergencies have been declared in Minneapolis and St. Paul, so check where your car is parked. Periods of snow continue Thursday with the heaviest snowfall shifting north and west.
29 inches of snow and counting on North Shore as winter storm continues
Heavy snow continued to fall across much of Minnesota on Thursday, with ongoing blizzard conditions near Lake Superior and snow totals of more than 2 feet in some communities.
Snow bands shift north; North Shore blizzard; more snow statewide Thursday
Most of the intense winter weather will be in northeast Minnesota Wednesday as heavy snow and high winds of up to 40-45 mph blow. Blizzard warnings continue for the North Shore. Snow returns statewide Wednesday night into Friday.
3 earth-friendly tips to slash salt, keep icy sidewalks safe
Road salt contamination is a serious environmental problem in Minnesota, but there are ways to keep yourself safe and environmentally sound, a key state expert told MPR News Tuesday as an icy winter storm spread across the state.
Ice, snow, rain spreading across Minnesota through Tuesday night
An icy, wintry mix of snow, freezing rain, and rain is spreading across Minnesota Tuesday. Most snowfall Tuesday will be across central and western Minnesota. The snow fills in north and northeast into Wednesday with heavy snow for northeastern Minnesota Wednesday.