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Weather and Climate News

Xcel Energy adds crews to respond to storm outages

Xcel Energy adds crews to respond to storm outages

With the first major snowstorm headed to the Upper Midwest this week, Xcel Energy anticipates the heavy snow and high winds may cause downed power lines and outages.
by Tarkor Zehn

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Wintry weather threatens to snarl U.S. holiday travel

Wintry weather threatens to snarl U.S. holiday travel

A strong storm expected to drop up to a foot of snow in parts of Colorado and Wyoming on Tuesday prompted airlines to issue travel alerts and the National Weather Service to issue blizzard and wintry weather warnings from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes.
by The Associated Press

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How common is a white Thanksgiving?

How common is a white Thanksgiving?

Historical chances for a white Thanksgiving increase as you move north through Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Very white Thanksgiving: Wintry storms likely before and after Thanksgiving

Very white Thanksgiving: Wintry storms likely before and after Thanksgiving

The first storm starts Tuesday, delivering heavy snow to a good chunk of southern Minnesota, northern Iowa and Wisconsin. A second storm Friday into Sunday brings another possible wintry mix of snow, ice, and rain.
by Paul Huttner

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How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

How to not crash your car and other snow driving tips

Two major snowstorms are bearing down on Minnesota this week. Here’s an annual reminder on how to stay safe while driving.
by MPR News Staff

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Heavy snow and strong winds Tuesday P.M. into early Wednesday; difficult travel

Heavy snow and strong winds Tuesday P.M. into early Wednesday; difficult travel

Get ready for some heavy snow and strong winds Tuesday evening into early Wednesday. The snow begins Tuesday morning in southwestern Minnesota, and arrives in the Twin Cities metro area by Tuesday evening. We have details on the winter storm watch that begins on Tuesday, and the potential snow amounts.
by Ron Trenda

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