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Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

Blizzard breaks up ice pack at Apostle Islands caves, likely ending foot access for the winter

After one glorious, fleeting day — access to the Apostle Islands ice caves is likely done for the season. The blizzard sweeping across Lake Superior broke up the ice pack along the shore overnight.
by Andrew Krueger

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Blizzard drops more than 2 feet of snow on North Shore; challenging commute in Twin Cities

Blizzard drops more than 2 feet of snow on North Shore; challenging commute in Twin Cities

Blizzard conditions pummeled Duluth and the North Shore on Wednesday, dropping more than two feet of snow and knocking out power to thousands. The same system also brought a burst of snow to southern Minnesota — including the Twin Cities — during the afternoon.
by Andrew Krueger, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Blizzard, winter storm warnings continue north

Blizzard, winter storm warnings continue north

Snow and wind continue north much of Wednesday. Scattered rain showers will turn to snow showers south. More snow is possible in parts of the state Thursday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

Meet one of the drivers who clears snow off Twin Cities highways

When heavy snowfall hits the state, one person you might see on the roads is Maggie Faris. She’s been plowing snow for nine years with the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
by Lukas Levin

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Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands flock to see Apostle Islands ice caves; access closed on Tuesday

Thousands of people visited the Apostle Islands ice caves on Monday — the first day they were open to access on foot in 11 years. But that excitement was quickly put on ice, with an approaching storm prompting officials to close the access on Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger

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First of two winter storms moves in later Tuesday

First of two winter storms moves in later Tuesday

Two winter storms are taking aim at Minnesota. The first storm affects mostly northern Minnesota Tuesday night with southern Minnesota impacted Thursday night. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Winter strikes back: Blizzard warning North Shore; Twin Cities accumulating snow Friday?

Winter strikes back: Blizzard warning North Shore; Twin Cities accumulating snow Friday?

I’m tracking two separate winter storms heading into Minnesota this week. The first hits northern Minnesota midweek. The second could dump accumulating snow in the Twin Cities Thursday night and Friday.
by Paul Huttner

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Unseasonably warm weather continues ahead of midweek storm

Unseasonably warm weather continues ahead of midweek storm

Our stretch of mild, springlike temperatures will continue into the start of the workweek before a powerful winter storm system begins making headlines, bringing heavy, wet snow to the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Patchy fog possible overnight, mild Monday ahead before our next winter storm

Patchy fog possible overnight, mild Monday ahead before our next winter storm

Areas of freezing fog and patchy fog are expected to develop overnight Sunday into Monday morning across the state. A mild Monday is ahead, with temperatures remaining well above normal. However, a strong storm system is set to take shape midweek, bringing accumulating snow to the Northland.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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