Wind and snow picking up closer to Twin Cities
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FOX 9's team coverage of the winter storm continues in southeastern Minnesota. The wind-chill is hovering around zero degrees in the area, with winds blowing the fine, powdery snow across roads, decreasing visibility. Temperatures continue to be cold and snow continues as it enters the metro area.

MN weather: Prepare for a snowy commute
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A winter storm is making its way into Minnesota on Friday morning. Bill Keller spoke with MnDOT about expected driving conditions as he hit the road in FOX 9?s weather tracker to check out southern portions of the state, which is starting to see snow.

Minnesota weather: Tips for protecting your pets during frigid temperatures

After much of Minnesota finally received measurable amounts of snow this season, and colder temperatures expected ahead, the Animal Humane Society is offering tips to help keep your pet safe and comfortable for the remainder of winter.

Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.

Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools

A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.

How much rock salt do you need to use?
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As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.

Major winter storm slams Midwest
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A major winter storm that's expected to impact two-thirds of the country has dumped 1-2 inches per snow per hour across Iowa, with cities like Milwaukee and Chicago likely seeing 6+ inches of snow. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the details.

Minnesota snowfall totals update
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After a dusting of snow throughout the Twin Cities on Monday, FOX 9?s Babs Santos has a roundup of total accumulation seen today and how much we had in previous years at this point.

East Coast earthquakes: The biggest ones through the years

Within the last 50 years, there have been more than 400 earthquakes of 3.5 magnitude or greater recorded in eastern North America.

The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023

This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.

MN weather: Light snow possible Saturday night
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The clouds return Saturday with a high of 32 degrees in the Twin Cities metro. By the evening, light snow is possible as temps drop to the mid-20s overnight.

Man rescued from San Diego cliffside hole after getting stuck for days

Storms and tides complicated efforts to free the man, who officials said may have been stuck for as long as three days, according to reports.

White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.