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Weather and Climate News

A chilly Sunday; snow shower chances in some areas

Our Sunday will be much chillier than normal, and wind chill advisories cover much of Minnsota Sunday morning. Some of us will see a passing flurry, with a dusting of snow showers tonight.
by Ron Trenda

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Arctic chill on Sunday, with light snow to the north

We’ll have arctic chill on Sunday, but a January thaw arrives in a few days. We have details on our temperature valleys and peaks over the next few days, plus our best chances for snow.
by Ron Trenda

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A mayor in Norway's Arctic looks to China to reinvent his frontier town

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.
by Jackie Northam

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Fierce winds cause whiteout conditions in parts of western Minn. and far southern Minn.

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.
by Ron Trenda

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Snow reports from around Minnesota

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.
by Andrew Krueger

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Icy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Minnesota; arctic air sweeping across the state

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.
by Andrew Krueger

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Periods of snow, as winds ramp up; blizzard conditions western Minn. and parts of the south

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.
by Ron Trenda

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