Blizzard vs snowstorm: What's the difference?
Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.
Winter weather can be unpredictable when it hits your area, and whether it's a blizzard or snowstorm, there are differences with both, besides how much snow falls on the ground.
Potential Nor'easter eyes Boston: Major cities could see a foot of snow
A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.
A potential Nor'easter could wallop Boston and other major cities with a foot of snow. More than 20 million people in nine states are under a Winter Storm Watch.
MN weather: Flurries in Mounds View
Flurries fell in Mounds View on Friday, Feb. 9. Here's video.
Flurries fell in Mounds View on Friday, Feb. 9. Here's video.
St. Paul family installs pool in February
With temperatures above-average so far this winter, one family is taking advantage of the circumstances ? by installing a pool.
With temperatures above-average so far this winter, one family is taking advantage of the circumstances ? by installing a pool.
Strong storm pummels California
A strong storm has pummeled Southern California, leading to flooding across the region. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
A strong storm has pummeled Southern California, leading to flooding across the region. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.
Ski hills making snow despite a warm winter
Some Minnesota ski hills are continuing to make snow even with the unseasonably warm winter. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
Some Minnesota ski hills are continuing to make snow even with the unseasonably warm winter. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more.
Flying seafoam covered bicyclists in California
Seafoam covered bicyclists in Santa Cruz, California, as a dangerous storm impacted the area on Sunday. Alekz Londos shot video that shows the strong winds causing large swells and seafoam around Santa Cruz Wharf on Feb. 4. The National Weather Service issued high wind and surf advisories for the area on Sunday.
Seafoam covered bicyclists in Santa Cruz, California, as a dangerous storm impacted the area on Sunday. Alekz Londos shot video that shows the strong winds causing large swells and seafoam around Santa Cruz Wharf on Feb. 4. The National Weather Service issued high wind and surf advisories for the area on Sunday.
Winter warmup: Some winter events continue on
Despite the winter warmup, some winter events will continue on, including the Loppet Winter Festival. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Despite the winter warmup, some winter events will continue on, including the Loppet Winter Festival. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
MN weather: Record warm December-January, but will our warmth last the rest of winter?
We know it's been the warmest on record to this point, with an exclamation point right at the end as the Twin Cities experiences its third-warmest January day on record.
We know it's been the warmest on record to this point, with an exclamation point right at the end as the Twin Cities experiences its third-warmest January day on record.
Why your weather app doesn't match the FOX 9 forecast
FOX 9's Cody Matz explains why the FOX 9 weather forecast and the FOX 9 weather app — and all the other weather apps — show different temperatures.
FOX 9's Cody Matz explains why the FOX 9 weather forecast and the FOX 9 weather app — and all the other weather apps — show different temperatures.
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MnDOT Name a Snowplow winners announced [RAW]
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it received more than 8,000 snowplow name submissions in December, which were narrowed down to 49 finalists to be voted on. Now, the results are in for the eight winners.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it received more than 8,000 snowplow name submissions in December, which were narrowed down to 49 finalists to be voted on. Now, the results are in for the eight winners.
MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' winners announced
The 2024 MnDOT Name a Snowplow results are in.
The 2024 MnDOT Name a Snowplow results are in.
Minnesota warm weather causes Loppet, winter activity confusion
This year, winter lovers are getting plenty of tough love from Mother Nature as events have canceled and authorities have been called to rescue people off thin ice at increasing rates.
This year, winter lovers are getting plenty of tough love from Mother Nature as events have canceled and authorities have been called to rescue people off thin ice at increasing rates.
Winter organizers hopeful despite warm weather
With several events already canceled this winter due to above-average temperatures, other event organizers remain hopeful their events can continue as authorities urge caution on ice.
With several events already canceled this winter due to above-average temperatures, other event organizers remain hopeful their events can continue as authorities urge caution on ice.
Warm weather offers skiing, golfing on same day
Minnesota?s continued warm stretch this winter season if providing people with a wider range of outdoor activities than usual ? from skiing to golfing on the same day.
Minnesota?s continued warm stretch this winter season if providing people with a wider range of outdoor activities than usual ? from skiing to golfing on the same day.
Maine father dies while rescuing 4-year-old son after they both fell in icy pond
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
Maine father, Kevin Howell, tragically drowned after rescuing his 4-year-old son from icy waters. The pair fell through the ice while walking on Etna Pond. Howell managed to get his son onto a sheet of ice before succumbing to the cold.
Minnesota winter event organizers hope for best, brace for cancellations
Minnesota winter event organizers continue to hope their festivities go as planned, but are also preparing for the worst as the weather continues to feel more like spring than winter.
Minnesota winter event organizers continue to hope their festivities go as planned, but are also preparing for the worst as the weather continues to feel more like spring than winter.
Snowplow named after Taylor Swift in Washington County
Residents of Washington County were able to cast their votes on what to name two different snowplows – and haters of one of the winning names might need to Shake it Off.
Residents of Washington County were able to cast their votes on what to name two different snowplows – and haters of one of the winning names might need to Shake it Off.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Slippery roads in Twin Cities during Wednesday morning commute
As higher temperatures have melted snow during the day, then refroze as they dipped at night, drivers throughout the Twin Cities could be faced with slippery roads Wednesday morning.
As higher temperatures have melted snow during the day, then refroze as they dipped at night, drivers throughout the Twin Cities could be faced with slippery roads Wednesday morning.