Weather and Climate News

Winter storm brings wintry mix, heavy snow and strong winds
Our weekend winter storm will cause difficult or treacherous travel conditions across much of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Many areas will see heavy snow at times, and some of us will also see a wintry mix. Winds will ramp up Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. Check forecast updates and road conditions if you have to travel this weekend.
Winter storm lingers this weekend; snow, wintry mix, strong winds
Our weekend winter storm will make travel difficult. Have a plan “B” ready in case your route becomes impassable. Conditions improve late on Sunday as the storm moves away.
Plodding winter storm with heavy snow and sleet for the weekend
A slow-moving winter storm with heavy snow and sleet will bring difficult travel conditions to much of Minnesota and into Wisconsin. Blizzard conditions are likely in and around Duluth on Saturday.
Areas of freezing drizzle are possible Thursday night and Friday. If you have weekend travel plans, you should know that parts of central and northern Minnesota, plus northwestern Wisconsin, will see heavy snow Saturday and Sunday.
Wind could ground big balloons at NYC’s Thanksgiving parade
New York City’s big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place Thursday amid strong winds that could potentially ground the giant character balloons, which have caused mishaps and injuries in the past when gusts have blown them off course.
Snow is a hassle for some, fun for others
People living around the Twin Cities dug out Wednesday from the first big shot of winter and took their first runs down neighborhood sledding hills.