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.
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.
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.
Travelers will face snow, cold and blizzard conditions
A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.
A multi-day storm that'll hit Minnesota Wednesday-Friday will bring snow, subzero temperatures and blizzard or blizzard-like conditions to the Twin Cities metro and much of the Midwest. This will impact people's travel plans, so be prepared.
Minnesota weather: Snowstorm to create dangerous travel conditions across the Midwest this week
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
Get ready. The next few days are going to be tough in Minnesota and across the Midwest.
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.
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.
Winter weather will impact holiday travel in MN, elsewhere
Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.
Winter weather this week will likely impact holiday travel on the roadways and those traveling by air. MSP Airport has increased its staff to help handle the influx of travelers.
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.
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.
Flurries expected Monday evening, more later with week
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.
Clouds build throughout the day and snow flakes begin to culminate Monday. Two storm systems will provide snow throughout much of the state, with a dusting to half inch possible in the metro area.
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.
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.