Weather and Climate News

Winter snowstorm targets Minnesota; 6-plus inches possible
Following a warm and pleasant day Wednesday, a slow-moving snowstorm slaps the state Thursday and Friday, bringing heavy snow to eastern Minnesota, including a possible 6 to 8 inches in the Twin Cities. Here are the details.
Southerly winds and afternoon sunshine make Wednesday the warmest day of the week across most of Minnesota.
Plowable winter storm likely Thursday and Friday
Highs likely reach the 50s in southwest Minnesota Wednesday. Then, a significant winter storm looks likely for much of Minnesota Thursday and Friday.
Temperatures remain very mild through Wednesday, then a late-week storm brings a wintry mix of rain, snow and freezing rain plus the return of seasonable cold.
Other than a couple areas of fog, Tuesday remains fairly quiet with dry skies and highs in the 30s.
Morning temperatures across the state are ranging from 15 to almost 40 degrees above average Monday morning, and highs will also be mild for January.