Weather and Climate News

Freezing rain, snow return Monday as powerful winter storm lingers
By the time it's all over, the Duluth area is expected to have an additional 2 to 5 inches of snow, while St. Cloud will see 2 to 3. The Twin Cities and Rochester area could see anywhere from 4 to 6 inches.
Snow and wind will impact our Monday commutes; wintry mix possible early Monday
Snow and a possible wintry mix will slow our commutes on Monday. Roads will become slippery in many areas, and winds will be picking up as we go through the day. Our weather quiets down by New Year’s Day.
More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska
As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
Sunday blizzard warning NW Minn., fog and rain shower chance in Twin Cities; Monday snow
Much of northwestern Minnesota is getting hit with several inches of snow this Sunday, and blizzard warnings continue for several counties along the Red River. It’s fog, rain showers and drizzle for the Twin Cities metro area. We’ll see snow on Monday in the metro area and much of eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin. Details on how much snow is expected and the timing of the snow.
Photos: Big Lake Superior waves cause flooding in Duluth
The city of Duluth closed some streets and parking lots near Lake Superior and the harbor for several hours Sunday due to flooding. Waves covered stretches of the Park Point beach at times.
Blizzard warning continues for Red River Valley; interstates closed in Dakotas
A blizzard warning remained in effect overnight for the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota, as heavy snow and strong winds made travel nearly impossible.
Rain showers at times for the metro, heavy snow parts of western and northern Minnesota today
Just rain showers for the Twin Cities metro area today, but heavy snow in parts of western and northern Minnesota. We’ll have snow in the metro area Monday and Monday evening.