Weather and Climate News

Temperatures remain below average through the weekend and into early next week.  Meanwhile, rain chances stay limited outside of a storm that clips southern Minnesota.
Following another frosty start, temperatures stay below average through the day under plentiful sunshine.
Weekend forecast: Saturday p.m. rain chance in some areas; dry on Mother's Day
Cool temps will linger this weekend, but it’ll be dry on Mother’s Day. We have your weekend forecast details, including which areas could see some rain showers Saturday afternoon and evening.
Minnesota’s recent trend of below-average temperatures and drier than average weather continues through at least late next week.
Temperatures remain below average Thursday, but even without warmer weather, the state will be dry and windy enough for an elevated fire risk.
Deepening drought holds 'ominous' signs for wildfire threat in the West
After one of the most destructive and extreme wildfire seasons in modern history, residents of California are bracing again. Widening drought is creating conditions even worse than last year.
New climate normals show Minnesota turning warmer
In contrast with the cooler and drier forecast for the next week, overall, Minnesota is turning warmer and wetter based on trends shown by our new 30-year averages.