Weather and Climate News

April shower chances; Red River on the rise at Fargo
Most of Minnesota will see highs in the 40s Thursday afternoon, with some 30s up along the North Shore of Lake Superior. A few spots in central Minnesota could touch 50 degrees, while the metro area probably peaks in the upper 40s.
Closed off by flooding, Henderson copes by throwing a party; Red River continues its rise
The south-central Minnesota town of Henderson is throwing its first-ever Flood Fest to embrace the flood that's closed off crucial roads, and to call attention to the need for flood mitigation. Meanwhile, in the Red River Valley, all eyes are on the gauges.
Nice early spring day; mild wet weekend ahead
April showers return to the weather picture across southern Minnesota Thursday and this weekend. Spotty light showers across southern Minnesota Thursday. Scattered showers Saturday, with more widespread rain Sunday.
'It has a temper': Floodwaters test a Red River Valley family farm
Dry weather and a slow snow melt has lowered the flood risk for the cities along the Red River. But just beyond them, across the countryside, farmers and rural residents are still preparing for flooding that might isolate them for days.
So, are we done with snow?
What are the chances for April snow in Minnesota?