Weather and Climate News

Mild mornings followed by toasty afternoons
A ridge of high pressure is bringing us a taste of late summer as we head into a warm and dry week with temperatures far above average.
Dry and warm pattern continues across the Upper Midwest
A strong ridge of high pressure over the Upper Midwest is fueling unseasonably warm conditions, with highs reaching the 80s and even low 90s in some locations this week.
Lighter winds overnight; even warmer on Sunday
High pressure continues to dominate, bringing calm conditions overnight and setting the stage for a warming trend.
Weak cold front brings dry air, breezy winds for Saturday
Saturday’s weather will be shaped by a passing weak cold front, bringing gusty winds and lower humidity levels. These conditions will raise fire weather concerns, particularly across northern Minnesota.
October summer: 80s next week; another warm month likely
A persistent weather pattern means our seemingly endless run of summerlike weather will last at least another week.
Ideal weekend weather to explore Minnesota's fall colors
The weather is lining up just right this weekend, offering a perfect backdrop to enjoy the beauty of autumn leaves. Above-average temperatures in the 70s and even a few low 80s in southern Minnesota are expected, paired with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions.
Weak clipper system briefly drops temperatures; more 80s next week
A weak clipper system and cool front will drop temperatures back into the 70s Friday and into the weekend before 80s return early next week. Northern Minnesota may see a few showers Friday night.
Weather winning streak continues into next week
An unseasonably warm weather pattern brings temperatures 10 to 15 degrees warmer than normal into next week.
Rare Fujiwhara dance may develop between two tropical cyclones in the Atlantic
As the busy Atlantic churns with multiple storms, forecasters are closely watching for signs of a rare Fujiwhara interaction, where two cyclones begin to rotate around each other and potentially shift course.
More chances at 80 degrees ahead
Southern Minnesota will see highs near 80 degrees Thursday with more chances into early next week. The pattern remains dry and quiet overall.