Weather and Climate News

The early morning wintry mix left some icy spots in the metro area. It’ll be a windy Sunday, and wind advisories continue until late afternoon in many areas.
Wintry mix leaves glaze of ice on Twin Cities streets, freeways
A wintry mix of precipitation left a glaze of ice on some Twin Cities roads and highways Sunday morning, leading to a flurry of crashes and spinouts.
Some areas will see a wintry mix this Sunday morning, and all of Minnesota will have strong winds today. Temps will be warmer than normal, but winds will make it feel cooler than the air temp.
We’ll have a windy Sunday, with a wintry mix possible early Sunday morning. Temps will be mild Sunday afternoon, but it’ll feel a bit chilly due to the strong winds. We take a look at our next chance of arctic chill, and the January temperature outlook.
Comfortable weekend temps, but windy on Sunday
Our weekend temperatures will be reasonable (for early January), but many of us will have a bad-hair day on Sunday as the winds pick up. If you plan to play in the snow this weekend, there’s plenty of snow cover across most of Minnesota.
What meteorologists call warm advection may cause temperatures to rise Saturday night.
Friday’s clipper fades tonight. Medium-range models still hint at subzero air by mid-January.
Why winter storms are a busy time for emergency rooms
Winter storms can create treacherous conditions for driving. They can also cause lots of injuries, sometimes severe. Dr. Bill Heegaard of Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency department talks about the kind of conditions that cause injuries, what types of injuries are common and what we can do to prevent them.
Southwestern Minnesota will see the most snow this Friday, with lighter snow amounts elsewhere. Our weekend forecast includes gusty winds Sunday afternoon. If you plan to get out in the snow this weekend, you’ll like the updated Minnesota snow depth map.