Weather and Climate News

A mayor in Norway's Arctic looks to China to reinvent his frontier town
Melting ice means more ships are traversing polar shipping lanes, so Rune Rafaelsen wants Chinese investors to help turn the small town of Kirkenes into a major logistics hub. But doubters abound.
Blizzard warnings continue this Saturday across western Minnesota and far southern Minnesota, with winter storm warnings elsewhere, including the Twin Cities. Fierce winds will cause whiteout conditions in some areas to the west and far south. Very cold air is spreading across Minnesota, and it’ll linger through Sunday. We have all the details.
Snow reports from around Minnesota
Snow totals from across Minnesota and surrounding states, as reported by weather spotters and relayed by the National Weather Service as of 5:50 p.m. Saturday.
Icy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Minnesota; arctic air sweeping across the state
Icy roads and blowing snow led to hundreds of crashes on Minnesota highways Saturday, while another blast of arctic air swept across the state. Snow emergencies go into effect Saturday night for St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The heaviest snow from this storm is over, but some periods of snow will continue this morning, with a bit of freezing drizzle possible too. Periods of snow linger into afternoon in the north. Winds ramp up today. White-out conditions are possible in open areas, especially in western Minnesota and parts of southern Minnesota.
Heavy snow will snarl our commute; storm brings whiteout conditions to some areas
Heavy snow will continue to spread across Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday afternoon and evening. Evening commutes will be severely impacted. Winds ramp up Friday night and Saturday, with blizzard conditions in some areas. We have details on snow amounts, wind speeds and temperatures through the weekend.
Blizzard conditions possible as snowstorm batters Minnesota
A major snowstorm is making its way across Minnesota, bringing heavy snow and highs winds through Saturday. For most places, the heaviest snow is likely Friday afternoon or evening, meaning a treacherous p.m. commute, including for the Twin Cities.
It's here: High winds, blowing snow as major storm moves in
The heaviest snow will fall Friday afternoon for much of the state, complicating the evening commute. Central Minnesota is expected to get between 6 and 9 inches of snow; up to a foot is possible for the North Shore.