Weather and Climate News

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frigid monster storm across U.S. claims at least 25 lives
The storm unleashed its full fury on Western New York with hurricane-force winds and snow causing whiteout conditions, paralyzing emergency response efforts.
Light snow Sunday; Becoming much milder this week
Winds have diminished. Cold again for Christmas Day with light snow sweeping southeast.
Much less windy Sunday; Light snow later in the day
Winds diminished Saturday night. An Alberta clipper system will bring light snow later on Sunday.