Weather and Climate News

January 30, 2020 5:11 PM

Anatomy of a very short weather balloon flight over MSP

Twice a day, meteorologists at the Twin Cities National Weather Service office launch weather balloons into the sky. Thursday morning's weather balloon flight was unusually short.

by Paul Huttner

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January 30, 2020 1:25 PM

Light snow into Friday a.m. rush hour; 45 degrees Sunday?

A weak system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures soar into the 40s this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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January 30, 2020 11:40 AM

Freezing drizzle, light snow possible Thursday afternoon; temps ramp up this weekend

Parts of Minnesota will see some freezing drizzle mixed with light snow Thursday afternoon and evening. Details on all that, plus our weekend weather, which includes a warming trend.

by Ron Trenda

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January 30, 2020 8:50 AM

Light snow and ice Thursday, followed by potential record warmth

Snow and light freezing drizzle will spread across Minnesota Thursday and linger into mid-Friday. By the weekend, a big warm-up takes hold and more sunshine returns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 30, 2020 7:01 AM

Snow and freezing drizzle create slick spots Thursday

An area of light snow and freezing rain will spread across northern Minnesota Thursday morning, and through the rest of the state by late afternoon.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 29, 2020 5:42 PM

Snowy dusting Friday morning; weekend thaw ahead

A weak low-pressure system brings light snow Friday morning. Temperatures could hit 40 degrees in parts of southern Minnesota this weekend.

by Paul Huttner

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January 29, 2020 12:32 PM

Winter temperature whiplash: Parts of Minnesota 94 degrees warmer than last year?

Minnesota typically sees some big temperature swings. But In about a year, parts of Minnesota will be 80 degrees warmer than last winter.

by Paul Huttner

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January 29, 2020 9:09 AM

Yes, it's been the cloudiest January in recent history

Clouds continue the next few days, with a chance for widespread light snow Thursday into Friday. By the weekend, temperatures soar and a little more sunshine returns.

by Nicole Mitchell

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January 29, 2020 6:56 AM

Yet another cloudy forecast for Wednesday

Our trend of a stagnant air mass bringing low clouds, fog and even some flurries continues Wednesday. Temperatures start to rise slightly ahead of a big weekend warmup.

by Nicole Mitchell