Blizzards in Minnesota: Here's what makes a storm a blizzard
The word "blizzard" isn't used lightly. Here's why.
When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms
The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.
Minnesota tow truck drivers, auto repair shops kept busy by snow
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
Santa parade in Chaska goes on through harsh winter weather
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Xcel Energy warns about rising wholesale natural gas prices during winter weather blast
Xcel Energy is warning customers about rising wholesale natural gas prices as the country is in the grips of a blast of polar air. Here are some steps you can take to save on heating costs:
NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone
As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.
Minneapolis, St. Paul and other cities declare snow emergencies
With measurable snow amounts expected to fall throughout most of the state and the entire metro region from Wednesday to Saturday morning, snow emergency parking restrictions have been declared in effect for numerous cities throughout the metro region.
First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Minnesota weather: Snow, wind and dangerous cold will take us into Christmas
Accumulating snow arrives Wednesday morning, and then part two of the multi-day storm ramps up Thursday afternoon as gusty winds create major blowing snow that lasts into Saturday. Here's a look at what to expect.
This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays
A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US
Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.
Hennepin County paramedics collect warm winter gear for the homeless
Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs are asking for the public's help to distribute warm socks, hats, and gloves to unsheltered people to help prevent them from getting frostbite.