The cold weekend pushes our seasonal subzero occurrences above average... the first in 3 years
Another cold and snowy weekend has pushed the Twin Cities above average in overall subzero occurrences for the season, which marks the first time that has occurred since the winter of 2018-2019.
Another cold and snowy weekend has pushed the Twin Cities above average in overall subzero occurrences for the season, which marks the first time that has occurred since the winter of 2018-2019.
Changing scenarios Wednesday into Thursday throughout the Twin Cities
A clipper storm will slide into the Twin Cities region from Wednesday night into Thursday offering a blustery next few days. An inch or a little more of fresh snow could slow commutes as an arctic blast will arrive on Saturday.
A clipper storm will slide into the Twin Cities region from Wednesday night into Thursday offering a blustery next few days. An inch or a little more of fresh snow could slow commutes as an arctic blast will arrive on Saturday.
Warm and breezy few days ahead for Twin Cities region
It will stay warmer than average and breezy over the next few days as snow pack will begin melting with not a lot of snow in the forecast to replenish it. A rain and snow mix is expected late Thursday afternoon, and will accumulate less than an inch. A brief weekend cool down will feel more like a cold slap to the face on Saturday.
It will stay warmer than average and breezy over the next few days as snow pack will begin melting with not a lot of snow in the forecast to replenish it. A rain and snow mix is expected late Thursday afternoon, and will accumulate less than an inch. A brief weekend cool down will feel more like a cold slap to the face on Saturday.
The much-anticipated workweek warm up is here
After a chilly few weeks and the coldest calendar month in almost 8 years, we finally thaw out a little this week... thanks in large part to a slight shift in the jet stream.
After a chilly few weeks and the coldest calendar month in almost 8 years, we finally thaw out a little this week... thanks in large part to a slight shift in the jet stream.
Heavy snow, ice impacting millions from Texas to New England
A 2,000-mile area of snow and ice continues to crawl east creating major impacts from Texas to New England on Friday.
A 2,000-mile area of snow and ice continues to crawl east creating major impacts from Texas to New England on Friday.
Major winter storm crawls east Thursday, bringing heavy snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast
A 2,000-mile area of snow and ice continued to crawl east on Thursday, creating major impacts from Texas to New England.
A 2,000-mile area of snow and ice continued to crawl east on Thursday, creating major impacts from Texas to New England.
More than 100 million people in path of major winter storm's snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast
A major U.S. winter storm will bring heavy snow, rain and ice to a wide swath of the country, impacting more than 100 million people through Friday.
A major U.S. winter storm will bring heavy snow, rain and ice to a wide swath of the country, impacting more than 100 million people through Friday.
Major winter storm to spread snow, ice from Texas to Midwest, Northeast starting on eve of Groundhog Day
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
U.S. cities with the potential to pick up 6-plus inches of snow include St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, Buffalo and Burlington.
Twin Cities experience coldest month in nearly 8 years
After 10 consecutive months with above average temperatures, we finally finish a month below average. January 2022 officially came in 5.5° below the 30-year climate average in the Twin Cities. While not even close to record cold for the month, it was one of the coldest months we've experienced in the last couple of decades.
After 10 consecutive months with above average temperatures, we finally finish a month below average. January 2022 officially came in 5.5° below the 30-year climate average in the Twin Cities. While not even close to record cold for the month, it was one of the coldest months we've experienced in the last couple of decades.
Bitter cold surges south in wake of powerful nor'easter
Following the powerful nor'easter, areas from Maine and northern New England to South Florida are expected to see temperatures at or below freezing into the workweek.
Following the powerful nor'easter, areas from Maine and northern New England to South Florida are expected to see temperatures at or below freezing into the workweek.
Ian Leonard takes the Polar Plunge with Special Olympics Minnesota
Saturday marked the first Special Olympics Minnesota Polar Plunge of the season into White Bear Lake. Baxter the polar bear pup and FOX 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard as the can of Coca Cola. Ian plunged six times as Baxter watched/barked! Ian has six more plunge weekends into mid-March, freezing for his friends who make up the 8,000 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota.
Saturday marked the first Special Olympics Minnesota Polar Plunge of the season into White Bear Lake. Baxter the polar bear pup and FOX 9's Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard as the can of Coca Cola. Ian plunged six times as Baxter watched/barked! Ian has six more plunge weekends into mid-March, freezing for his friends who make up the 8,000 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota.
LIVE UPDATES: Nor'easter blasting East Coast with heavy snow, high winds
More than 70 million Americans are seeing impacts from the winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic to Maine. Before the storm moves away from the U.S. parts of New England could be measuring the snowfall in feet not inches.
More than 70 million Americans are seeing impacts from the winter storm from the Mid-Atlantic to Maine. Before the storm moves away from the U.S. parts of New England could be measuring the snowfall in feet not inches.
Temperatures expected to jump 40°+ through the day Wednesday
After some of the coldest temperatures of the season to start the day, southerly breezes will pump in much warmer air allowing the thermometer to get back into the 20s by the evening commute.
After some of the coldest temperatures of the season to start the day, southerly breezes will pump in much warmer air allowing the thermometer to get back into the 20s by the evening commute.
FOX Weather monitoring possibility of nor’easter developing this weekend
Models are coming together to show a significant nor’easter late this week into this weekend. Heavy snow and strong winds are likely. More specific details on timing and impacts will become available as the event draws closer.
Models are coming together to show a significant nor’easter late this week into this weekend. Heavy snow and strong winds are likely. More specific details on timing and impacts will become available as the event draws closer.
Minnesota schools with plans in place could turn to e-learning during cold snap
Some school districts have been utilizing these days since they became an option, but others not so much.
Some school districts have been utilizing these days since they became an option, but others not so much.
Another night of dangerously cold temps throughout the Twin Cities
Another night of dangerously cold temperatures as the Twin Cities region will bottom out near -17 with windchills in the -30 to -35 range before a warmer Wednesday.
Another night of dangerously cold temperatures as the Twin Cities region will bottom out near -17 with windchills in the -30 to -35 range before a warmer Wednesday.
Temperatures move below zero as dangerous cold sets in Minnesota
Another week and another shot of arctic air is on its way. We have certainly gotten used to the super cold air coming straight out of the Arctic Circle. But that doesn't make it any less dangerous, especially since this shot of cold will rival some of the coldest numbers we've seen all season.
Another week and another shot of arctic air is on its way. We have certainly gotten used to the super cold air coming straight out of the Arctic Circle. But that doesn't make it any less dangerous, especially since this shot of cold will rival some of the coldest numbers we've seen all season.
Enjoying winter in Minnesota: Pond hockey, kite flying and skiing
On this wintery Saturday, Minnesotans were enjoying the outdoors on our state's frozen lakes -- flying kites, playing pond hockey, and looking at art.
On this wintery Saturday, Minnesotans were enjoying the outdoors on our state's frozen lakes -- flying kites, playing pond hockey, and looking at art.
Enjoying winter in Minnesota: Pond hockey, kite flying and skiing
On this wintery Saturday, Minnesotans were enjoying the outdoors on our state's frozen lakes -- flying kites, playing pond hockey, and looking at art.
On this wintery Saturday, Minnesotans were enjoying the outdoors on our state's frozen lakes -- flying kites, playing pond hockey, and looking at art.
Enjoying wintery, cold fun at Minneapolis' frozen lakes
Minnesotans enjoyed some outdoor activities on this wintery Saturday -- a kite festival at Lake Harriet, the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis, and more.
Minnesotans enjoyed some outdoor activities on this wintery Saturday -- a kite festival at Lake Harriet, the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis, and more.