Snowshoeing rescue successful after woman falls in Mississippi River
A Minnesota woman fell through the ice while snowshoeing on the Mississippi River near Little Falls. Keeping calm, getting to an island on the river and calling 911 helped DNR rescuers get to her.
A Minnesota woman fell through the ice while snowshoeing on the Mississippi River near Little Falls. Keeping calm, getting to an island on the river and calling 911 helped DNR rescuers get to her.
Winter temps finish below average...coldest December to February in 8 years
Despite winters mild start, we still end up more than 3° below the 30-year climate average, finishing up the coldest season since the "Polar Vortex" winter of 2013-2014 in the Twin Cities.
Despite winters mild start, we still end up more than 3° below the 30-year climate average, finishing up the coldest season since the "Polar Vortex" winter of 2013-2014 in the Twin Cities.
We Push For Peace organizes coat giveaway in Uptown Minneapolis
We Push For Peace held its first annual coat giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. They handed out around 250 coats of all sizes for adults and youth.
We Push For Peace held its first annual coat giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Seven Points Mall in Uptown Minneapolis. They handed out around 250 coats of all sizes for adults and youth.
A nice and seasonable weekend ahead
After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!
After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!
A nice and seasonable weekend ahead
After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!
After what feels like an eternity of temperature swings and cold weather, we're finally entering a stretch of more seasonable weather!
Winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across US Northeast on Friday
Nearly 15 million Americans are under a Winter Storm Warning on Friday, which is set to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Northeast.
Nearly 15 million Americans are under a Winter Storm Warning on Friday, which is set to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Northeast.
Say goodbye to subzero temps...(hopefully)
After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally coming to an end.
After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally coming to an end.
Subzero temps are ALMOST over
After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally about to end.
After 2 solid months with temperatures containing a minus sign at times, it's finally about to end.
Snow tapers as wind chill advisory kicks in Tuesday night
The heaviest snow has tapered off toward parts of northwest Wisconsin, leaving most of Minnesota to deal with a wind chill advisory tonight into tomorrow morning. Snowfall totals from the storm vary, as areas such as Duluth (17 inches), Little Falls (13) and Baxter (11) lead the state. Most of the metro saw between 4 to 7 inches, and will see wind chills tonight in the negatives.
The heaviest snow has tapered off toward parts of northwest Wisconsin, leaving most of Minnesota to deal with a wind chill advisory tonight into tomorrow morning. Snowfall totals from the storm vary, as areas such as Duluth (17 inches), Little Falls (13) and Baxter (11) lead the state. Most of the metro saw between 4 to 7 inches, and will see wind chills tonight in the negatives.
USPS: Clear walkways, mailboxes for carriers during winter weather
U.S. Postal service officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so its carriers are able to provide safe and efficient delivery service still.
U.S. Postal service officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice so its carriers are able to provide safe and efficient delivery service still.
Active weather day continues Tuesday
It?s been an active weather day on highways, byways and roads throughout the Twin Cities on Tuesday as most major roads are still offering slow commutes despite continued plowing efforts. Most areas in the metro are sitting with more than four inches of fresh snow. The wind doesn?t help conditions, as its 30+ mph gusts add to the cold and reduce visibility.
It?s been an active weather day on highways, byways and roads throughout the Twin Cities on Tuesday as most major roads are still offering slow commutes despite continued plowing efforts. Most areas in the metro are sitting with more than four inches of fresh snow. The wind doesn?t help conditions, as its 30+ mph gusts add to the cold and reduce visibility.
Snow Arrives in the Twin Cities
After the first round of snow rolled through northern Minnesota, staying north of the Twin Cities, the second round is rolling across the area on Tuesday.
After the first round of snow rolled through northern Minnesota, staying north of the Twin Cities, the second round is rolling across the area on Tuesday.
This winter's snow fall is...about average
Through Monday MSP has seen around 3 feet of snow. While that will help with lake and river levels, it won't do much for soil moisture.
Through Monday MSP has seen around 3 feet of snow. While that will help with lake and river levels, it won't do much for soil moisture.
Snow in forecast for Twin Cities after Sunday warm-up
The Twin Cities metro is on the edge of the Winter Storm Warning in place for central Minnesota.
The Twin Cities metro is on the edge of the Winter Storm Warning in place for central Minnesota.
The weather roller coaster continues
After wind and snow brought problems to parts of the state on Friday, the calm and cold brings us into our long weekend.
After wind and snow brought problems to parts of the state on Friday, the calm and cold brings us into our long weekend.
White-out conditions cause crashes, closures throughout Minnesota
Commuters traveling through central and northwestern Minnesota are advised to take caution as weather Friday into Saturday morning will present near white-out conditions.
Commuters traveling through central and northwestern Minnesota are advised to take caution as weather Friday into Saturday morning will present near white-out conditions.
White-out conditions cause crashes, closures throughout Minnesota
Commuters traveling through central and northwestern Minnesota are advised to take caution as weather Friday into Saturday morning will present near white-out conditions.
Commuters traveling through central and northwestern Minnesota are advised to take caution as weather Friday into Saturday morning will present near white-out conditions.
Illinois pileup with 100+ vehicles shuts down I-39 for hours amid winter storm
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
Final chapter: Storm system exiting U.S. after producing heavy snow, flooding and tornadoes
Only light rain and snow accumulations are expected along the East Coast on Friday.
Only light rain and snow accumulations are expected along the East Coast on Friday.
Strong winter storm spreading heavy snow, ice, flooding rain and high winds from Plains to Midwest, Northeast
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisories as a strong winter storm makes its way across the United States.
Parts of the Midwest and Northeast have been issued a winter storm warning and winter weather advisories as a strong winter storm makes its way across the United States.