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.
Melanin in Motion creates more access to winter sports for communities of color
The Melanin in Motion program at Theodore Wirth Park is making it easier for families of color in the Twin Cities metro to learn how to ski or snowboard, without an hour-long commute or a bill approaching $100.
The Melanin in Motion program at Theodore Wirth Park is making it easier for families of color in the Twin Cities metro to learn how to ski or snowboard, without an hour-long commute or a bill approaching $100.
Melanin in Motion ski and snowboard program creates more access for communities of color
The Melanin in Motion program at Theodore Wirth Park is making it easier for families of color in the Twin Cities metro to learn how to ski or snowboard, without an hour-long commute or a bill approaching $100.
The Melanin in Motion program at Theodore Wirth Park is making it easier for families of color in the Twin Cities metro to learn how to ski or snowboard, without an hour-long commute or a bill approaching $100.
A weekend of winter weather
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
A weekend of winter weather
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
A weekend of winter weather
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
State Patrol advises NW Minnesota drivers to stay off road, reports more than 200 crashes, spinouts
Minnesota State Patrol is advising drivers to stay off the roads Friday night in northwest and west-central Minnesota due to high winds and blowing snow.
Minnesota State Patrol is advising drivers to stay off the roads Friday night in northwest and west-central Minnesota due to high winds and blowing snow.
Parade of storms will give Minnesota 3 chances for mostly light snow over the weekend
The state could see three separate rounds of light snow over the weekend.
The state could see three separate rounds of light snow over the weekend.
Video: Young lions frolic in their 1st ‘big’ snowfall
Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.
Adorable video captured young lions at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium frolicking in their first “big” snowfall.
Another cold one Thursday with wind chills well below 0
Another cold day with air temperatures barely above 0 for most of the state.
Another cold day with air temperatures barely above 0 for most of the state.