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Weather and Climate News

Snow brings loads of work for clearing crews

Snow brings loads of work for clearing crews

For Minnesota's public works departments and private snow removal companies, this winter's record-breaking precipitation has meant brisk business, long hours and trying to figure out what to do with those piles of snow.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Dam! The 'ice cowboy' is on your roof, doesn't like what he sees

Dam! The 'ice cowboy' is on your roof, doesn't like what he sees

The snow and cold are bringing back a well-known scourge of Midwestern winters: the roof ice dam. And when Jake Weber comes down the ladder and tells you it's bad -- it's bad.
by Tim Nelson

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By the numb-ers: This winter in Minnesota

By the numb-ers: This winter in Minnesota

The recent snowfall in Minnesota has set some records and produced some impressive looking statistics, here's a look at the impact.
by Tim Nelson

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Schools closed, roads a mess as another round of snow blankets Minnesota

Schools closed, roads a mess as another round of snow blankets Minnesota

Just accept that you'll be late to work again if you decide to head in. This storm is expected to dump 2 to 5 inches of snow in the Twin Cities, while southeastern Minnesota could get between 6 and 10 inches.
by Tim Nelson and Nancy Yang

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Are there eco-friendly alternatives to road salt?

Are there eco-friendly alternatives to road salt?

The chloride in road salt corrodes vehicles and bridges and can be harmful to pets -- and it has an outsize impact on water quality in the rivers, lakes and streams that capture its runoff. So now, public works agencies and homeowners alike are on the lookout for safer alternatives. A single answer has proven elusive.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minnesota schools may seek reprieve for canceled classes

Minnesota schools may seek reprieve for canceled classes

Minnesota education officials and lobbyists are surveying districts to decide whether to ask lawmakers for a shorter school year after severe winter weather forced many to cancel classes.
by Associated Press

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Tree-munching insects likely to survive cold

Tree-munching insects likely to survive cold

Several species of destructive tree-eating insects — some native to Minnesota, others not — actually are cold-hardy enough that they'll likely survive until spring.
by Elizabeth Dunbar and Kirsti Marohn

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