Weather and Climate News

High water closes highways in southern Minnesota
On Sunday evening, MnDOT reported that an ice jam and rising water had forced the closure of State Highway 99 across the Minnesota River at St. Peter.
Sunday afternoon highs will reach the 60s in the Twin Cities metro area and most of southern Minnesota. Some spots may flirt with 70. Monday highs will be closer to normal for this time of year. Details on all that, plus an updated snow cover map.
Some 60s on Sunday; sprinkles possible far northern Minnesota
Saturday temperatures were very mild for early March. Sunday highs will be even warmer in many locations. Details on that plus a look at the week ahead.
Forecast models continue to show a warming trend this weekend. Areas that still have snow cover will see that snow cover shrink a bit the next couple of days. We have all the details.
Are you ready for some warmer temperatures? They’re on the way. We have your Saturday forecast and an updated snow cover map.
Cargo Shorts Warning: 60s ahead this weekend
The warmest air mass in almost 5 months blows into Minnesota this weekend.
Sunshine has returned for Friday, and temperatures will rise over the weekend. Precipitation chances in the week ahead remain limited.