Weather and Climate News

Mild Thursday; winter storm hits Minnesota on Friday
Thursday will be another mild day, then wintry weather returns on Friday. We have the updated snow forecast for Friday.
Is a polar vortex outbreak in sight?
Our January thaw has delivered this year, but some forecast models suggest a polar vortex may deliver bitter subzero cold sometime during the last week of January.
Hefty snowfall Friday aims at southwestern Minnesota; Twin Cities ride the edge
A potent Alberta clipper will drop some hefty snowfall totals across western Minnesota Friday. Models suggest 6 to 12 inches-plus in western Minnesota and 1 to 5 inches across the Twin Cities from east to west.
Thaw continues; winter storm Friday
Temperatures continue above freezing for most of central and southern Minnesota. Light snow/sleet/freezing rain showers are possible late Wednesday into early Thursday. Friday brings a winter storm with significant snow west and southwest.
Mild, snow chances ahead
It’s a mild start already Wednesday morning with temps in the 20s and 30s for many areas. There are a few brief light snow showers scattered around early Wednesday. Highs will be in the 40s in the south, mid-30s Twin Cities metro area, and around 20 in far northern Minnesota.