Twin Cities seeing driest October in over 40 years
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5 month stretches on record, with little relief in sight. Lake Minnetonka is at its lowest water level since 2000, and other waterways are also well below normal.
Despite the light rain earlier this week, the dry conditions in the Twin Cities and much of the southern half of the state continue to get worse. That's after one of the driest 5 month stretches on record, with little relief in sight. Lake Minnetonka is at its lowest water level since 2000, and other waterways are also well below normal.
It rained mud in Minnesota
Dust from drought-stricken areas of the United States found its way to Minnesota. This dust became mud as it mixed with the rain that fell overnight, leaving mud caked on people's cars across the Twin Cities metro.
Dust from drought-stricken areas of the United States found its way to Minnesota. This dust became mud as it mixed with the rain that fell overnight, leaving mud caked on people's cars across the Twin Cities metro.
Weekend warmup: Humid and windy on Sunday with chances of isolated thunderstorms
Sunday will be humid and windy, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. A cold front will start to move in Sunday evening and could spark some isolated storms in parts of the state.
Sunday will be humid and windy, with highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. A cold front will start to move in Sunday evening and could spark some isolated storms in parts of the state.
States struggle as snowplow driver shortage continues
Missouri trained all snowplow operators on Thursday before the winter snows, but they were 30% shy of their goal.
Missouri trained all snowplow operators on Thursday before the winter snows, but they were 30% shy of their goal.
Fox plays in snow in Lake Elmo
Viewers Rocky and Paula Stone sent in a video of a fox playing in the snow in Lake Elmo on Friday morning.
Viewers Rocky and Paula Stone sent in a video of a fox playing in the snow in Lake Elmo on Friday morning.
September 2022 is the driest September on record for the Twin Cities
Well, if you've spent any time in Minnesota in September over the years, you know we can get and have had just about everything. From high heat and humidity to very gusty winds, plenty of rain, and even some snowflakes. This year though, it's been more of the same; warm and VERY dry. Dry enough in fact, that we're finishing up our driest September on record in the Twin Cities. That's not good, considering we just finished one of the driest summers on record.
Well, if you've spent any time in Minnesota in September over the years, you know we can get and have had just about everything. From high heat and humidity to very gusty winds, plenty of rain, and even some snowflakes. This year though, it's been more of the same; warm and VERY dry. Dry enough in fact, that we're finishing up our driest September on record in the Twin Cities. That's not good, considering we just finished one of the driest summers on record.
Hurricane Ian slams Florida's Sanibel Island: timelapse video
Street cameras showed Florida?s Sanibel Island being slammed by high winds and flooding as Hurricane Ian moved ashore on Wednesday afternoon. Credit: City of Sanibel via Storyful
Street cameras showed Florida?s Sanibel Island being slammed by high winds and flooding as Hurricane Ian moved ashore on Wednesday afternoon. Credit: City of Sanibel via Storyful
Snow fell in northeastern Minnesota
Heston's Lodge Country on the Gunflint Trail captured video of the snow falling on Tuesday.
Heston's Lodge Country on the Gunflint Trail captured video of the snow falling on Tuesday.
First fall Saturday will be cloudy with below average temps
A cloudy and rainy Friday will continue into Saturday, though it will be slightly warmer with a high of 65 degrees. Some sprinkles might hang around, with wind expected to follow Sunday.
A cloudy and rainy Friday will continue into Saturday, though it will be slightly warmer with a high of 65 degrees. Some sprinkles might hang around, with wind expected to follow Sunday.
Wildfire smoke moves into Minnesota
Wildfire smoke from the west is moving into Minnesota on Thursday, making things look a bit hazy. This is mid- to upper-level smoke though, so it shouldn't smell too smoky. FOX 9's Cody Matz has more.
Wildfire smoke from the west is moving into Minnesota on Thursday, making things look a bit hazy. This is mid- to upper-level smoke though, so it shouldn't smell too smoky. FOX 9's Cody Matz has more.
Flood Watch issued for SE Minnesota until Sunday morning
Storms will develop in Iowa later Saturday afternoon and move into south Minnesota by Saturday evening and eventually west Wisconsin. Some of these storms may find their way toward the Twin Cities metro, but southeast Minnesota is the main area of concern. Because of the deep moisture content in the atmosphere, any storms that develop tonight have a chance of producing heavy rain. Therefore, a Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Minnesota until 7 a.m. Sunday.
Storms will develop in Iowa later Saturday afternoon and move into south Minnesota by Saturday evening and eventually west Wisconsin. Some of these storms may find their way toward the Twin Cities metro, but southeast Minnesota is the main area of concern. Because of the deep moisture content in the atmosphere, any storms that develop tonight have a chance of producing heavy rain. Therefore, a Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Minnesota until 7 a.m. Sunday.
Tuesday offers pleasant summer day and night
Tuesday offered a nice mix of sun and highs in the low-80s, and nighttime lows will settle into the mid-60s.
Tuesday offered a nice mix of sun and highs in the low-80s, and nighttime lows will settle into the mid-60s.
Minnesota weather: Quiet Sunday and Monday before stretch of cold and rain
Minnesota can expect to see more sunshine on Sunday after another cloudy day on Saturday. Sunday will start with areas of patchy fog creating low visibilities, but the fog should burn off quickly by late morning. Temperatures will warm up to near average in the upper 70s and low 80s by the afternoon. Overall, Sunday and Monday will be quiet before we start a stretch of partly cloudy and rainy weather on Tuesday through next week.
Minnesota can expect to see more sunshine on Sunday after another cloudy day on Saturday. Sunday will start with areas of patchy fog creating low visibilities, but the fog should burn off quickly by late morning. Temperatures will warm up to near average in the upper 70s and low 80s by the afternoon. Overall, Sunday and Monday will be quiet before we start a stretch of partly cloudy and rainy weather on Tuesday through next week.
Sunshine ahead this weekend
After a rainy and windy Friday, we can expect a little more sunshine for Saturday and Sunday. Highs struggled to reach the low 70s on Friday afternoon due to cloud cover and rain, but average like temperatures return for the rest of the weekend. Partly cloudy sky for Saturday with highs in the low 80s and a mostly sunny sky for Sunday with highs staying in the low 80s.
After a rainy and windy Friday, we can expect a little more sunshine for Saturday and Sunday. Highs struggled to reach the low 70s on Friday afternoon due to cloud cover and rain, but average like temperatures return for the rest of the weekend. Partly cloudy sky for Saturday with highs in the low 80s and a mostly sunny sky for Sunday with highs staying in the low 80s.
Minnesota weather: Damp Sunday, beautiful week ahead
A few showers are expected to roll through Sunday before clearing up, heading into the week. Monday's highs will be in the mid-70s, with temperatures slowly climbing into the 80s as the week goes on.
A few showers are expected to roll through Sunday before clearing up, heading into the week. Monday's highs will be in the mid-70s, with temperatures slowly climbing into the 80s as the week goes on.
Minnesota weather: Rain and rumbles throughout the weekend
Pockets of heavy showers and storms are expected throughout the day Saturday and into Sunday. Parts of southeast Minnesota could see 2-4 inches of rain.
Pockets of heavy showers and storms are expected throughout the day Saturday and into Sunday. Parts of southeast Minnesota could see 2-4 inches of rain.
Farmers' Almanac declares parts of U.S. 'hibernation zone' with predicted 'glacial, snow-filled' winter
The Farmer's Almanac's annual winter forecast is hinting at a particularly harsh winter across much of the North with "real shivers".
The Farmer's Almanac's annual winter forecast is hinting at a particularly harsh winter across much of the North with "real shivers".
Thursday's forecast: A perfect day ahead
Light breezes, low humidity and sunshine will make Thursday the perfect summer day for many after a week of uncomfortable heat.
Light breezes, low humidity and sunshine will make Thursday the perfect summer day for many after a week of uncomfortable heat.
Possible scattered severe thunderstorms Sunday night
Early morning storms in western Minnesota fizzle in strength as they cross the state, but introduce higher humidity levels for Sunday afternoon. A second round of scattered strong to severe storms are possible in the evening.
Early morning storms in western Minnesota fizzle in strength as they cross the state, but introduce higher humidity levels for Sunday afternoon. A second round of scattered strong to severe storms are possible in the evening.
An active Saturday ahead
FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed says thunderstorms will be likely Saturday as cloud cover increases overnight. As we move into the afternoon keep your eyes on the sky for moderate to possibly severe thunderstorms moving through the area.
FOX 9 meteorologist Jennifer McDermed says thunderstorms will be likely Saturday as cloud cover increases overnight. As we move into the afternoon keep your eyes on the sky for moderate to possibly severe thunderstorms moving through the area.