Homeowners getting a headstart on ice dam prevention
Last winter's freezing temperatures and mounting snow created the perfect conditions for ice dams, the ridge of ice that can form along the edge of a roof that can cause serious damage. With winter around the corner, one ice dam removal expert says that prevention is key.
Rule protecting Minnesotans from heat disconnection during coldest months takes effect Tuesday
The rule protecting Minnesotans from having their heat disconnected in the coldest months takes effect Tuesday.
First flakes fly in the Twin Cities
While it certainly seems really early in the fall to already get some snowflakes in the Twin Cities, turns out, it’s not all that unusual.
North Dakota slammed with snow as below average cold hits Minnesota
On average, the Twin Cities sees its first snowflakes by mid-October. So seeing snowflakes on Friday wasn’t exactly a surprise. But, measurable snowfall - that’s not expected quite yet.
First flurries fall in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on Oct. 11
The first flurries flew in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on Oct. 11.
It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota
It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota, as FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at the weather trends.
Orr, Minnesota gets 1.6 inches of snow Thursday in 1st snow accumulation of season
Weather whiplash! After parts of Minnesota experienced temperatures in the 80s on Monday, by Thursday, northern Minnesota was seeing its first snow accumulation of the season.
All time October record highs fall in the southeast
It has been a wild few weeks of weather across the country. The temperatures have been anything but steady here in Minnesota with 50s one day and 80s the next. But for the southern and eastern U.S. wild swings in temperature haven’t been the story; it’s been the persistence of the summerlike heat.
Severe thunderstorms possible in MN, WI Labor Day evening
Some Labor Day severe thunderstorms are possible, with heavy wind gusts as one of the threats to the Minnesota area.
FOX 9's Randy Meier plans for the unexpected during winter weather
When it comes to winter driving, being prepared for the unexpected is key.
Emergency crews prepare for incoming weekend storm
With a storm bearing down on Minnesota over the weekend, many people are making plans to ride out the snow and rain indoors—but not Xcel Energy, or for that matter the Department of Transportation.
Snow emergencies after first of two Minnesota snowstorms
So, far our one-two punch of snow heading into the weekend is right on schedule. Overnight Thursday into Friday, the Twin Cities metro saw 3 to 6 inches of snow. The snow stopped falling before the Friday morning commute, allowing MnDOT and county plows to get highways down to clear pavement.
Monday snow causes problems in Twin Cities area
Winter returns to the Twin Cities today with heavy snow expected across south central and east central Minnesota, including the metro, into this evening.
Metro braces for cool down
After record-breaking temperatures, the Twin Cities metro area is bracing for a big cool down.
Preparing for winter weather
Some schools in west central Minnesota took no chances with the winter weather and they called off classes earlier on Monday. Road crews deployed for one of the few times so far this season.
Minnesotans brace for winter as cold snap approaches
The last few winters here in Minnesota have been relatively mild, but that's no solace for many as winter quickly approaches.