Minnesota winter outlook: Could snow and El Niño collide?
Meteorologist Cody Matz explains how snow cover can dramatically lower Minnesota temperatures and why early-season snow could influence the rest of the winter.
Meteorologist Cody Matz explains how snow cover can dramatically lower Minnesota temperatures and why early-season snow could influence the rest of the winter.
What El Niño could mean for Minnesota's ice fishing season
When will Minnesota lakes freeze over this year? While history gives us a decent blueprint for how El Niño affects the length of the ice fishing season and ice condition, a rare atmospheric wild card in the Arctic could completely disrupt the season.
When will Minnesota lakes freeze over this year? While history gives us a decent blueprint for how El Niño affects the length of the ice fishing season and ice condition, a rare atmospheric wild card in the Arctic could completely disrupt the season.
Will we have a white Christmas?
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Minnesota will not have a white Christmas this year. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains how the almanac makes long-range forecasts and why a 1981 study found its predictions were accurate about 50% of the time.
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Minnesota will not have a white Christmas this year. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz explains how the almanac makes long-range forecasts and why a 1981 study found its predictions were accurate about 50% of the time.
Will Midwest residents spend more to heat their homes this winter?
There's a chance that some Midwesterners will be paying more for heat than last year.
There's a chance that some Midwesterners will be paying more for heat than last year.
When is the first average snowfall in the Twin Cities?
Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall of the season is likely just around the corner.
Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall of the season is likely just around the corner.
When is the first average snowfall across the Midwest?
Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall is likely just around the corner for many in the Midwest.
Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall is likely just around the corner for many in the Midwest.
Minnesota Cold Weather Rule begins Oct. 1: What you should know
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 1, protecting households that fall behind on utility bills from having their heat shut off. Here's what you should know.
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 1, protecting households that fall behind on utility bills from having their heat shut off. Here's what you should know.
El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
How the 'Super El Niño' could affect our weather
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
Farmers Almanac winter forecast: What a strong El Niño means for your region
The Farmers Almanac’s winter forecast predicts a strong El Niño influence.
The Farmers Almanac’s winter forecast predicts a strong El Niño influence.
MN weather: Rainfall totals from Wednesday's storms
Multiple rounds of showers and storms brought beneficial rainfall to much of Minnesota, with some locations picking up more than an inch of rain. Here's a look at the highest rainfall totals from Wednesday's storms.
Multiple rounds of showers and storms brought beneficial rainfall to much of Minnesota, with some locations picking up more than an inch of rain. Here's a look at the highest rainfall totals from Wednesday's storms.
Tornado reported in southern MN during storms
A tornado has been reported in southern Minnesota as severe storms push through on Monday.
A tornado has been reported in southern Minnesota as severe storms push through on Monday.
Northern Minnesota snow totals following weekend storms
Back-to-back winter systems dumped heavy snowfall in northern Minnesota and parts of the Dakotas this weekend.
Back-to-back winter systems dumped heavy snowfall in northern Minnesota and parts of the Dakotas this weekend.
Northern Minnesota snow totals so far
Back-to-back winter storms leave northwestern Minnesota and North Dakota with some big totals.
Back-to-back winter storms leave northwestern Minnesota and North Dakota with some big totals.
Minnesota school closings for Thursday, April 2
Multiple schools are reporting closings, delays, or e-learning days due to a spring storm that's bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.
Multiple schools are reporting closings, delays, or e-learning days due to a spring storm that's bringing rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow to Minnesota, which could lead to difficult travel conditions.
Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with freezing rain, sleet, snow
An overnight mix of rain, snow, ice and sleet is expected to create a messy commute on Thursday morning.
An overnight mix of rain, snow, ice and sleet is expected to create a messy commute on Thursday morning.
Minnesota weather: Overnight freezing rain expected to create icy conditions Thursday morning
A quiet Wednesday turns messy overnight as a mix of rain, snow, and ice moves into Minnesota.
A quiet Wednesday turns messy overnight as a mix of rain, snow, and ice moves into Minnesota.
MN weather: April storm brings possible sleet, snow beginning Wednesday
Most Minnesotans knew even though it was April we weren’t out of the woods yet. Active winter weather rolls across Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening, through the day Thursday.
Most Minnesotans knew even though it was April we weren’t out of the woods yet. Active winter weather rolls across Minnesota beginning Wednesday evening, through the day Thursday.
Minneapolis cleans up after March snowstorm
After a March snowstorm dropped inches of snow on the Twin Cities. Monday, people were out enjoying the powder and cleaning up.
After a March snowstorm dropped inches of snow on the Twin Cities. Monday, people were out enjoying the powder and cleaning up.
Winter storm creates travel headaches with flight cancellations
Our latest winter storm is making travel difficult across the country with thousands of flight delays and cancellations. FOX's Kailey Schuyler tells us what it's like in Nashville.
Our latest winter storm is making travel difficult across the country with thousands of flight delays and cancellations. FOX's Kailey Schuyler tells us what it's like in Nashville.