Weather and Climate News

Spotty showers possible south Saturday; brighter Sunday
A fast-moving disturbance will touch off some spotty evening and overnight showers. Cooler air moves in behind that for Sunday but, so too, does abundant sunshine.
What we know about the devastating storm in Western Alaska
The remnant of Typhoon Halong slammed the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, an area in Western Alaska hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system. More than a thousand people are displaced.
Warm Friday ahead of a cool front with spotty showers
A cool front associated with the latest low pressure area to our north will swing through Friday, touching off spotty showers and keeping things warm ahead of it. 
Fall drought continues to expand
The most recent drought monitor shows that drought conditions are worsening across Minnesota, particularly in the north-central and southwest regions.
Alaska airlifting hundreds from storm-devastated coastal villages
Officials say one of the “most significant” airlifts in Alaska history is underway to evacuate hundreds of people from storm-devastated coastal towns. Officials announced the airlifts Wednesday.
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business
With the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help.
Warmer Thursday and Friday with occasional showers
We have some scattered showers lifting north Thursday along with a warmer air mass. More showers will be possible Friday as a cold front moves through. 
Highs in the 70s return Thursday and Friday in the south
A warm front will push milder temperatures into Minnesota to close the week. The weekend is trending cooler.