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Weather and Climate News

Friday snow will slow afternoon commute; colder through the weekend

Friday snow will slow afternoon commute; colder through the weekend

Accumulating snow begins in the Twin Cities metro area by late morning. Snow will continue in the metro area and much of the southern half of Minnesota, plus west-central Wisconsin, through Friday afternoon and then taper off Friday evening.
by Ron Trenda

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Plowable snow Friday, with a slow afternoon-evening commute

Plowable snow Friday, with a slow afternoon-evening commute

Snow moved into southwestern Minnesota early Friday morning, and it's expected to spread into the Twin Cities metro area by 10 or 11 a.m. and continue through the afternoon. Snow tapers off early in the evening, but roads will be slippery.
by Ron Trenda

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All that February snow spells higher spring flood risk

The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued its initial spring flood outlook for the Minnesota, Upper Mississippi, and western Wisconsin river basins, showing a higher than usual flood potential.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Plowable snow on Friday; cold and colder this weekend

Plowable snow on Friday; cold and colder this weekend

The snow could start as early as Friday morning drive time in the Twin Cities, and linger through much of Friday afternoon. We could see 3 to 4 inches of snow.
by Ron Trenda

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Don't make these mistakes when battling ice dams

Don't make these mistakes when battling ice dams

This endless February has many homeowners dealing with ice dams. The fearsome telltale icicles threaten to dislodge gutters or break off and impale anyone passing below. Here's what's behind this ongoing scourge of Minnesota winters.
by Martin Moylan

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Slow down! Minnesota DNR officers combat speeding snowmobiles

Slow down! Minnesota DNR officers combat speeding snowmobiles

This month's record snowfall has meant epic conditions for snowmobilers. But it's also meant a lot of snowmobiling accidents. Four people have died in snowmobile crashes in Minnesota this winter.
by Dan Kraker

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Snow drives road, parking pain across Minnesota

Snow drives road, parking pain across Minnesota

All across Minnesota, record February snow has no place to go. It's a particular hassle in Minneapolis and Rochester, where snow, plows and cars are struggling to coexist.
by Tim Nelson

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