Weather and Climate News

3 top climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Canada
Jess Roskelley, David Lama and Hansjorg Auer had been attempting a route in Canada's Banff National Park. The park said that all three are "presumed to be deceased."
Widespread rain on Wednesday led to several new daily rainfall records for April 17, according to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
Midweek rains bring second crest on southern Minn. rivers
The days are longer and the forecast is sunny, but the uncertainty of flooding season continues across southern Minnesota. The effects of the midweek rains are coming to fruition, as the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers are projected to hit their second flooding-season crests over the weekend.
Sunny and delightful Friday; warm and wonderful on Saturday
Dry high pressure building into the Upper Midwest will treat us to a very sunny Friday. Chilly morning temperatures will give way to a delightful afternoon. Look for highs mainly in the low to mid-60s. Cooler highs in the 50s are likely in the northeastern corner.
Cool, cloudy Thursday; much warmer toward the weekend
Expect sunny highs on Friday from the upper 50s to the mid 60s. The Twin Cities should warm to a pleasant 62 degrees with a light wind.
Winter storm left costly damage in southern Minnesota
The electricity is back on for nearly all of the thousands of Minnesotans who lost power after last week's late winter storm. Now, work is beginning to tally up the costs of the blizzard that pummeled much of the state with ice, snow and wind.
Rain and thunder Wednesday, 70 by Saturday
Highs in the 70s likely by Saturday across much of Minnesota.