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.
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.
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.
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.
The link between tornadoes, like the ones that hit Kentucky over the weekend, and climate change isn't as clear as it is for other extreme weather events, though scientists say the clues are there.
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