Weather and Climate News

Warm temperatures mark the first day of meteorological summer
It’s a warm start to meteorological summer, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s. Monday will bring even hotter conditions, with highs reaching into the 90s, along with the potential for strong storms. A cool down is expected by Tuesday with temperatures returning to the 60s and 70s.
Hazy skies ahead as temperatures climb
Hazy skies are ahead as temperatures climb, with wildfire smoke continuing to blanket much of the state. An air-quality alert remains in effect through Monday at 6 p.m. Temperatures will heat up over the weekend and into early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s expected across the region.
Smoky haze and hot days take hold
Minnesota remains under a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the region. Meanwhile, summer-like temperatures are expected to persist through early next week, with highs in the 80s and 90s.
Air quality alert for northeastern Minnesota through Friday evening
An air quality alert is in effect for parts of St. Louis, Lake, Carleton and Cook counties, including the cities of Ely, Isabella, Hibbing, Two Harbors, Silver Bay, Grand Marais and Duluth. The alert runs through 6 p.m. Friday.