Weather and Climate News

Dangerous weather Wednesday: Minnesota ripe for first-ever December tornadoes
Fueled by a strong storm and record December warmth, Minnesota on Wednesday faces unprecedented, dangerous late-season weather, including fog, rain, snow and exceptionally high winds. Temperatures crash Thursday.
A strong storm poised to track directly over Minnesota Wednesday brings high winds, record temperatures — and a rare December risk for severe weather.
Following another quiet day Tuesday, the weather takes a dramatic turn as a potent storm brings a couple different weather hazards into Minnesota, then much colder air behind it.
Breezy southeast winds keep Minnesota well above average temperatures on Tuesday.
The recent quieter stretch comes to an end Wednesday as a strong storm sends temperatures soaring then crashing, and also brings rain, snow and wind gusts up to 60mph.
You'll have the best view of the Geminid meteor shower overnight
Although the moon will brighten up the sky and make it harder to see the Geminids this year, astronomers say from about 2 a.m. to sunrise will be prime viewing time.
Quiet and milder weather prevails until Tuesday, then a strong storm causes a huge temperature swing accompanied by high winds and a rain-snow mix.
Quiet weather prevails again Monday, keeping temperatures above average.