Minnesota weather: Bitter cold to start the weekend
This morning's actual temperatures were in the single digits, with wind chills falling well below zero. The unseasonably cold weather will stick around through the day Saturday with a high of 15 degrees, but as winds shift, wind chills will start to improve.
This morning's actual temperatures were in the single digits, with wind chills falling well below zero. The unseasonably cold weather will stick around through the day Saturday with a high of 15 degrees, but as winds shift, wind chills will start to improve.
Wind chill Friday leads into chilly Saturday
A Wind Advisory is in place for most of the state of Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday. Wind gusts are expected to be from the northwest, gusting up to 45 to 50 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for south central Minnesota and western Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday because of falling snow and strong wind gusts reducing visibilities at times, which will lead to travel concerns. Friday night into Saturday morning is less about how much snow Minnesota picks up, and more about strong wind gusts, low visibilities due to blowing snow, falling temperatures, and potential flash freeze creating icy conditions on wet surfaces from melting snow earlier Friday afternoon.
A Wind Advisory is in place for most of the state of Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday. Wind gusts are expected to be from the northwest, gusting up to 45 to 50 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for south central Minnesota and western Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday because of falling snow and strong wind gusts reducing visibilities at times, which will lead to travel concerns. Friday night into Saturday morning is less about how much snow Minnesota picks up, and more about strong wind gusts, low visibilities due to blowing snow, falling temperatures, and potential flash freeze creating icy conditions on wet surfaces from melting snow earlier Friday afternoon.
Minnesota weather: Cold and blustery, with some sunshine
After Tuesday's 5-8 inches of snow, Wednesday will be cold and blustery, with wind chills closer to zero degrees all day.
After Tuesday's 5-8 inches of snow, Wednesday will be cold and blustery, with wind chills closer to zero degrees all day.
MSP Airport closes runways for nearly 3 hours due to 'excessive snowfall'
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport closed its runways due to "excessive snowfall rates and low visibility," Tuesday afternoon.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport closed its runways due to "excessive snowfall rates and low visibility," Tuesday afternoon.
Drive-In remains open despite cold and snowy conditions
Despite the cold and snow that fell throughout the Twin Cities on Tuesday, Wagner's Drive-In, located in Brooklyn Park, remains open for service ? and it?s not the first time they?ve done this.
Despite the cold and snow that fell throughout the Twin Cities on Tuesday, Wagner's Drive-In, located in Brooklyn Park, remains open for service ? and it?s not the first time they?ve done this.
More than 350 crashes reported on Minnesota roads
Numerous crashes and spinouts have been reported on Minnesota roads Tuesday as snow continued to fall in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
Numerous crashes and spinouts have been reported on Minnesota roads Tuesday as snow continued to fall in the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
Snowstorm creates travel headaches at MSP airport
Multiple inches of snow throughout the day Tuesday has caused a headache for many, as the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport was forced to close its runways, leaving some passengers laid over for the evening.
Multiple inches of snow throughout the day Tuesday has caused a headache for many, as the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport was forced to close its runways, leaving some passengers laid over for the evening.
Minnesotans tackle late-November snowstorm
Many Minnesotans woke up to the surprise of snow Tuesday that lasted throughout most of the day. FOX 9?s Rob Olson describes the conditions many are facing throughout the Twin Cities.
Many Minnesotans woke up to the surprise of snow Tuesday that lasted throughout most of the day. FOX 9?s Rob Olson describes the conditions many are facing throughout the Twin Cities.
‘Winter SKOLstice’ plans return, Minnesota Ice Maze addition
The Vikings Lakes Winter SKOLstice returns on Jan. 6 with more than 45 days of winter-themed activities including an ice maze, curling and pond hockey.
The Vikings Lakes Winter SKOLstice returns on Jan. 6 with more than 45 days of winter-themed activities including an ice maze, curling and pond hockey.
Minnesota weather: Quiet end to holiday weekend before snow arrives
Sunday's temperature will reach into the mid 30s with plenty of sunshine. Looking ahead, we could see measurable snow on Tuesday.
Sunday's temperature will reach into the mid 30s with plenty of sunshine. Looking ahead, we could see measurable snow on Tuesday.
Minnesota weather: Quiet end to holiday weekend before snow arrives
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend will end on a calm note, with highs in the mid 30s and light cloud coverage. Looking ahead at the work week, a measurable amount of snow could arrive on Tuesday.
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend will end on a calm note, with highs in the mid 30s and light cloud coverage. Looking ahead at the work week, a measurable amount of snow could arrive on Tuesday.
Minnesota weather: Sunny skies for Black Friday
Friday will be a high of 47, with a low of 35 degrees and plenty of sunshine in the Twin Cities. Our next chance for snow could be on Tuesday.
Friday will be a high of 47, with a low of 35 degrees and plenty of sunshine in the Twin Cities. Our next chance for snow could be on Tuesday.
Minnesota weather: Bitter cold and windy day ahead
Saturday will be bitterly cold, with a high of just 15 degrees and sub-zero windchills. The winds will stick around throughout the day as gusts reach around 35 mph, with sustained winds expected at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday will be bitterly cold, with a high of just 15 degrees and sub-zero windchills. The winds will stick around throughout the day as gusts reach around 35 mph, with sustained winds expected at 10 to 15 mph.
Cold weather ahead after first snowfall
Saturday will be the coldest day in the 7-day forecast with forecasted highs in the low teens. Winds will be gusting from the NW at 35mph making the temperature feel like below zero for the entire day. We may see some flurries to start the day, but the main focus will be the cold temps. Some sunshine is expected on Sunday with highs making it into the upper 20s, which is still below our average high of 41. Thanksgiving week starts off quiet with highs in the low 30s.
Saturday will be the coldest day in the 7-day forecast with forecasted highs in the low teens. Winds will be gusting from the NW at 35mph making the temperature feel like below zero for the entire day. We may see some flurries to start the day, but the main focus will be the cold temps. Some sunshine is expected on Sunday with highs making it into the upper 20s, which is still below our average high of 41. Thanksgiving week starts off quiet with highs in the low 30s.
The best ways to shovel snow and stay safe doing it
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
The painful task of shoveling your driveway, sidewalks, and stairs can be easier if you know how to do it properly.
Twin Cities likely to see largest November temperature swing in more than 40 years
Early November warmth is nothing new. A mid- to late-November chill is also nothing new. But getting both of them in the same year? Far. Less. Common.
Early November warmth is nothing new. A mid- to late-November chill is also nothing new. But getting both of them in the same year? Far. Less. Common.
Twin Cities could see largest November temperature swing in 40+ years
Early November warmth is nothing new. A mid- to late-November chill is also nothing new. But getting both of them in the same year? Far. Less. Common.
Early November warmth is nothing new. A mid- to late-November chill is also nothing new. But getting both of them in the same year? Far. Less. Common.
'Crippling' lake-effect snowstorm expected to bury Buffalo, New York, in up to 4 feet of snow
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.
A long-duration lake-effect snowstorm is expected to bury parts of western and northern New York, including the cities of Buffalo and Watertown, in up to 4 feet of snow into this weekend.
Minnesota weather: Here's how cold it'll get this weekend
It'll feel more like January than November this weekend. Here's how cold it'll get.
It'll feel more like January than November this weekend. Here's how cold it'll get.
Shoveling tips: How to clear your driveway so you don't get icy wall from snow plow
Here are tips so you don't end up with a wall of chunky, icy snow at the end of your driveway when the snowplow passes – inevitably right after you head inside from shoveling.
Here are tips so you don't end up with a wall of chunky, icy snow at the end of your driveway when the snowplow passes – inevitably right after you head inside from shoveling.