Weather and Climate News

Major spring flood risk remains high for Red River
The regions most likely to experience major flooding include parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. The potential for major flooding is elevated along the Red River, the James River and parts of the Upper Mississippi River, according to the NOAA's National Water Center.
Parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin will see soaking rains Thursday afternoon and evening, with mainly snow or a rain/snow mix in portions of Minnesota. We have an update on our Thursday precipitation and strong winds, plus a look at the weekend.
Just in time for the start of spring, a strong storm will bring parts of Minnesota soaking rain, accumulating snow, and gusty winds, followed by colder weather.
Spring officially begins at 10:49 p.m. Thursday, and by that time most of Minnesota will either be seeing snow or will have new snow on the ground thanks to a strong storm.
Spring starts Thursday all over America, which is weird
Spring begins at 11:50 p.m. ET on March 19 this year. It is the earliest nationwide vernal equinox since 1896. Why, you ask? Get ready for orbital mechanics and a lot of information about calendars.
Thursday rain to snow; some accumulation Thursday night
A potent spring storm arrives Thursday. The system brings wind and soaking rains, followed by a shot of snow Thursday evening.
Lighter precipitation targets Minnesota Wednesday, then a potent storm brings the state rain, snow and wind Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday will be a gray day across Minnesota, with areas of drizzle, freezing drizzle and light snow. Temperatures will remain mild.