Minnesota weather: Cold and quiet trend continues

It'll be a chilly Sunday in Minnesota, but many will finally see temperatures above zero this afternoon.

Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US

The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

Twin Cities shelters brace for cold front
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Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.

USPS warns of mail delivery delays in over 30 states

The Postal Service (USPS) is warning that mail delivery could be disrupted in dozens of states due to a severe winter storm.

Do trees explode from extremely cold temperatures?
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The science behind the viral claim that it's cold enough for trees to explode in the Upper Midwest this weekend. 

Minnesota weather: Here’s how cold it got Friday morning

Minnesota experienced some of its coldest low temperatures in years on Friday morning, with wind chills dropping well below zero. Here's a look at how cold it got.

The lowest wind chill ever recorded

A New Hampshire mountain holds the record for the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the U.S.

What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms

Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S. 

Your pre-snow (or ice) storm shopping list

Roughly 150 million Americans are under winter weather watches or warnings for extreme cold as a potentially catastrophic ice storm will stretch from New Mexico to the Carolinas.

Minnesota school closings for Friday, Jan. 23, due to extreme cold

Several school districts in Minnesota plan to be closed or have e-learning days on Friday due to frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Find a list here.

Do trees actually explode from extreme cold?
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Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.

Minnesota weather: What to expect with extreme cold warning Thursday-Friday

An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Minnesota school closings: Schools closing early on Wednesday, Jan. 21

Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.

Minnesota weather: Shelters, beds available during cold streak ahead

Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm during temps later this week that will be the coldest we've felt this season.