Tips to conserve heat in your home during dangerously low temperatures
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
When the weather outside is frightful, the warmth inside feels so delightful. During dangerously low temperatures, there are simple ways Minnesotans can conserve energy in their homes and body heat.
Winter safety driving tips if your car winds up in ditch
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways. But if you do have to leave your home and hit the road, what are you supposed to do to stay safe?
With our strong winter storm in its second day, MnDOT traffic cameras captured plenty of cars slipping and sliding all over the highways. But if you do have to leave your home and hit the road, what are you supposed to do to stay safe?
Winter weather: 365 crashes reported throughout the day on Minnesota highways
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Cold, blowing snow creating tough travel for Twin Cities
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Hundreds of crashes have been reported during the day on Thursday, as winter weather and frigid cold make for slick roads and difficult travel.
Minneapolis firefighters battle house fire in frigid temps
It's tough being a firefighter and it's even harder when you're working in the frigid cold. Thursday afternoon, Minneapolis firefighter were out in subzero temps working to knock down a house fire.
It's tough being a firefighter and it's even harder when you're working in the frigid cold. Thursday afternoon, Minneapolis firefighter were out in subzero temps working to knock down a house fire.
Here’s how long it’ll take you to get frostbite as wind chills dip below zero
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Frostbite can happen in minutes and affects any exposed skin area, especially on your fingers, toes, nose and ears. It occurs when the body's survival mechanisms kick in during frigid conditions.
Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.
Snow blowing in Champlin following Wednesday's storm: RAW
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow on Wednesday. Here's GoPro video of a FOX 9 photographer snow blowing his driveway in Champlin. Blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
The Twin Cities metro area picked up several inches of snow on Wednesday. Here's GoPro video of a FOX 9 photographer snow blowing his driveway in Champlin. Blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
Blizzards in Minnesota: Here's what makes a storm a blizzard
The word "blizzard" isn't used lightly. Here's why.
The word "blizzard" isn't used lightly. Here's why.
Thursday's forecast: Lull ahead of blizzard-like conditions tonight
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
After snow on Wednesday, there will be a lull for much of the day on Thursday. But blizzard-like conditions are expected Thursday night through Saturday morning. A blizzard warning goes into effect for much of southwestern Minnesota as well as a portion of the southwest metro.
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.
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.
With the snow and low temperatures, Wednesday was a busy day for auto repair shops and tow truck drivers.
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.
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.
Because of the winter weather, Santa Claus had to hop behind the wheel of a frontloader to take part in Chaska's Santa Parade.
Travelers re-arrange trips on Wednesday to get ahead of winterstorm
Despite the winter weather on Wednesday, operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were in full gear as crews worked to mitigate the weather.
Despite the winter weather on Wednesday, operations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were in full gear as crews worked to mitigate the weather.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Crowd lines up outside Costco in Eden Prairie ahead of storm
A crowd of people lined up outside the Costco in Eden Prairie Wednesday morning before it opened ahead of a storm that is expected to disrupt travel leading into the Christmas holiday weekend. [This raw video is looped.]
A crowd of people lined up outside the Costco in Eden Prairie Wednesday morning before it opened ahead of a storm that is expected to disrupt travel leading into the Christmas holiday weekend. [This raw video is looped.]
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.
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.