Air quality alert explained: What caused the alert in January?
The Twin Cities is under an air quality alert on Tuesday. Ian Leonard explains the science behind the alert.
The Twin Cities is under an air quality alert on Tuesday. Ian Leonard explains the science behind the alert.
Minnesota weather: Air quality alert extended; wintry mix Tuesday night
The air quality alert for much of Minnesota has been extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile, a wintry mix Tuesday night could spell trouble for the Wednesday morning commute.
The air quality alert for much of Minnesota has been extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile, a wintry mix Tuesday night could spell trouble for the Wednesday morning commute.
Minnesota weather: Tranquil and gray on Tuesday
Fog in the morning, and an air quality alert for sensitive groups remains in effect on Tuesday thanks to stagnant air. A light wintry mix is possible Tuesday night, which could make roadways slippery for the Wednesday morning commute.
Fog in the morning, and an air quality alert for sensitive groups remains in effect on Tuesday thanks to stagnant air. A light wintry mix is possible Tuesday night, which could make roadways slippery for the Wednesday morning commute.
Minnesota weather: Warming trend continues Monday
Our warming trend continues Monday as we try to flirt with a brief tiny little thaw. Otherwise, some light fog and an increase in mid and high-level clouds into the afternoon.
Our warming trend continues Monday as we try to flirt with a brief tiny little thaw. Otherwise, some light fog and an increase in mid and high-level clouds into the afternoon.
Freezing fog could led to some slippery roads for Monday morning commute
Freezing fog could cause some trouble for drivers on their Monday morning commute in the Twin Cities.
Freezing fog could cause some trouble for drivers on their Monday morning commute in the Twin Cities.
Weekend forecast: Peaceful with sunshine
The weather across the Twin Cities and beyond will stay quite peaceful into next week, with some sunshine and temperatures close to the average for this time of year. Patchy fog on Friday morning led to some "sparkle flurries" for the commute but overall it will be chilly and brighter for most. The high temperature will be in the teens across the area.
The weather across the Twin Cities and beyond will stay quite peaceful into next week, with some sunshine and temperatures close to the average for this time of year. Patchy fog on Friday morning led to some "sparkle flurries" for the commute but overall it will be chilly and brighter for most. The high temperature will be in the teens across the area.
Minnesota weather: Pockets of sunshine Friday
Friday's forecast will feature pockets of sunshine and highs in the teens across much of Minnesota.
Friday's forecast will feature pockets of sunshine and highs in the teens across much of Minnesota.
Minnesota weather: Brighter Thursday, quiet week ahead
An icy glaze is possible Friday morning. The bright and peaceful trend continues.
An icy glaze is possible Friday morning. The bright and peaceful trend continues.
Minnesota weather: Flake-free afternoon Thursday
Still a few flakes and flurries falling, but they should clear quickly this morning leading to a flake-free afternoon. The clouds will linger, but may part a bit just in time for the sun to set as temps hold steady in the mid-20s.
Still a few flakes and flurries falling, but they should clear quickly this morning leading to a flake-free afternoon. The clouds will linger, but may part a bit just in time for the sun to set as temps hold steady in the mid-20s.
Minnesota weather: Snow ends, quiet days ahead
MSP Airport picked up 14.9 inches as of 6 a.m. Thursday, with most people in the metro getting 12-16 inches. Only a few flurries are left Thursday morning. Otherwise, temperatures will stay in the 20s with a chance for a few peeks of sun. Chilly and quiet sunshine into this weekend.
MSP Airport picked up 14.9 inches as of 6 a.m. Thursday, with most people in the metro getting 12-16 inches. Only a few flurries are left Thursday morning. Otherwise, temperatures will stay in the 20s with a chance for a few peeks of sun. Chilly and quiet sunshine into this weekend.
Wednesday's forecast: Snow showers will taper off
Sunshine will return on Thursday after heavy snow that dumped about a foot of snow across much of the southern half of Minnesota Tuesday-Wednesday.
Sunshine will return on Thursday after heavy snow that dumped about a foot of snow across much of the southern half of Minnesota Tuesday-Wednesday.
Wednesday weather: Another 3-5 inches of snow
Snow continues through the day on Wednesday but will be most intense in the morning before very slowly waning Wednesday afternoon and evening. Another 3-5 inches of snow is likely for the Twin Cities into Wednesday night before finally tapering off overnight, leading to a snowflake-free Thursday.
Snow continues through the day on Wednesday but will be most intense in the morning before very slowly waning Wednesday afternoon and evening. Another 3-5 inches of snow is likely for the Twin Cities into Wednesday night before finally tapering off overnight, leading to a snowflake-free Thursday.
Minnesota weather: Icy conditions overnight into Wednesday
After a snowy Tuesday, conditions are turning icy overnight. Ian Leonard has your forecast as of 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
After a snowy Tuesday, conditions are turning icy overnight. Ian Leonard has your forecast as of 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
Minnesota snow storm: What's next (Tuesday evening forecast)
It was a messy afternoon. Ian Leonard has a look at what's next for this ongoing winter storm that is impacting Minnesota. Condition update as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.
It was a messy afternoon. Ian Leonard has a look at what's next for this ongoing winter storm that is impacting Minnesota. Condition update as of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.
Tuesday's forecast: The snow has arrived
A winter storm warning is in effect in the Twin Cities through 6pm. About 10 inches of snow is expected by the time the storm rolls out of the area.
A winter storm warning is in effect in the Twin Cities through 6pm. About 10 inches of snow is expected by the time the storm rolls out of the area.
Tuesday weather: Winter storm, with heavy snow possible
Minnesota will see various precipitation types, including heavy snow. A little bit of freezing rain and sleet cannot be ruled out. Southwestern Minnesota is expected to get the most snow.
Minnesota will see various precipitation types, including heavy snow. A little bit of freezing rain and sleet cannot be ruled out. Southwestern Minnesota is expected to get the most snow.
Minnesota weather: Winter storm moves into Minnesota
A winter storm moving into Minnesota overnight will bring snow, ice, and sleet.
A winter storm moving into Minnesota overnight will bring snow, ice, and sleet.
Minnesota weather: Tracking winter storm, bringing snow and ice to state
A winter storm warning is in effect for the metro starting Monday night, as areas will see snow, while some areas to the south will face an ice storm.
A winter storm warning is in effect for the metro starting Monday night, as areas will see snow, while some areas to the south will face an ice storm.
Minnesota weather: Storm arriving Monday night, brings snow for some, ice for others
A large winter storm tracks NE from the inter-mountain west across the Plains Monday arriving in Minnesota late Monday night and dominating the forecast Tuesday. The storm arrives on a push of very mild air and that will play havoc with the overall precipitation types across the FOX 9 viewing area Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. At this point it looks like Tuesday morning will be a wintry mix of snow/rain with the possibility of patchy freezing rain in The Metro before changing to heavy wet snow by the afternoon and staying as snow into Tuesday evening. The Twin Cities Metro is in a Winter Storm Warning from Monday afternoon into Tuesday night?stay tuned as this storm changes and develops over the next 36 hours.
A large winter storm tracks NE from the inter-mountain west across the Plains Monday arriving in Minnesota late Monday night and dominating the forecast Tuesday. The storm arrives on a push of very mild air and that will play havoc with the overall precipitation types across the FOX 9 viewing area Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. At this point it looks like Tuesday morning will be a wintry mix of snow/rain with the possibility of patchy freezing rain in The Metro before changing to heavy wet snow by the afternoon and staying as snow into Tuesday evening. The Twin Cities Metro is in a Winter Storm Warning from Monday afternoon into Tuesday night?stay tuned as this storm changes and develops over the next 36 hours.
Minnesota weather: Mostly cloudy, warm on New Year’s Eve
The 2022 year is coming to a close on a quieter note, with above-average temperatures, mostly cloudy skies and possible flurries later in the afternoon.
The 2022 year is coming to a close on a quieter note, with above-average temperatures, mostly cloudy skies and possible flurries later in the afternoon.