Weather and Climate News

Southern Minn. rivers likely to rise again from spring snowstorm melt; Red River Valley remains hopeful
Just as celebrations of "ideal conditions" and the "perfect melt" began creeping into talk of the spring flood season in Minnesota, the reminder that spring can be unpredictable has arrived: Several forecasts suggest the state might be in for a walloping wintry storm by the end of the week.
Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera
A battered notebook lists the people still alive in one Mozambique village after a devastating cyclone. But sip by sip, a deadly threat remains.
Monday warmth; update on the midweek snowstorm
Our Sunday high reached 63 degrees at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Dew point temperatures were in the lower 50s, so it felt very spring-like. I think you’ll enjoy our Monday weather. Our Wednesday and Thursday weather? Not so much. On to the details. Temperature trends Monday highs are expected to reach the 60s in most of…
Showers at times, a t-storm is also possible; latest info on the Thursday snow
It feels like spring today, with mild temps and rain in the forecast. April is a fickle month, and wintry weather will make a comeback Wednesday and Thursday. So it goes in Minnesota! Temperature trends Sunday highs are expected to range from 40s in northern Minnesota to 60s in the far south. We could flirt…
Mild temps on Sunday, with showers at times; mid-week snow chances
The Twin Cities metro area saw highs in the 50s Saturday afternoon, with dew point temps in the upper 40s. This sure feels like spring! High temps in parts of southern Minnesota were in the 60s on Saturday, and included readings of 66 degrees at Rochester and Albert Lea. We should see many more locations topping…
Showers at times this weekend; snow chance next week?
The sound of rain on the roof was very relaxing overnight. It wouldn’t have been so welcome a week or two ago, when rivers were rising across southern Minnesota. We’ll see additional rain at times this weekend. Temperature trends Saturday afternoon highs flirt with 60 in southern Minnesota, and a few spots could creep into…
Crookston's Red Lake River forecast, prep looks good -- so far; Red River continues its rapid rise near Fargo
While cities and towns in the southern part of the state slowly exhale as floodwaters slowly recede, they do so with caution. Heavy rain or snow could cause the rivers to rise and crest yet again. And in the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota, forecasters expect a series of crests downriver beginning this weekend.
According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a prolonged dry spell and frequent freezing temperatures at night have helped keep many rivers at manageable levels.