'Winter is my favorite time of year': Minnesotans react to first snowfall
Overnight in some communities north of the Twin Cities, homeowners were coated with more than three inches of snow Saturday night. While three inches of snow isn’t anything Minnesotans can’t handle, there’s no denying that each year the first snowfall is special.
Overnight in some communities north of the Twin Cities, homeowners were coated with more than three inches of snow Saturday night. While three inches of snow isn’t anything Minnesotans can’t handle, there’s no denying that each year the first snowfall is special.
Minnesotans embracing the first snowfall over the weekend
Some Minnesota homeowners were coated with more than three inches of snow Saturday night. While three inches of snow isn?t anything Minnesotans can?t handle, there?s no denying that each year the first snowfall is special.
Some Minnesota homeowners were coated with more than three inches of snow Saturday night. While three inches of snow isn?t anything Minnesotans can?t handle, there?s no denying that each year the first snowfall is special.
Snow totals: 1.2 inches at MSP Airport, 4 in Baxter
Much of Minnesota saw its first snowfall of the season this weekend, with areas like Baxter seeing 4 inches of snow, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seeing about 1.2 inches.
Much of Minnesota saw its first snowfall of the season this weekend, with areas like Baxter seeing 4 inches of snow, and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seeing about 1.2 inches.
How to prepare your car for winter weather
As we get ready for winter, mechanics want to remind us that we need to be paying more attention to our cars, to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road.
As we get ready for winter, mechanics want to remind us that we need to be paying more attention to our cars, to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road.
More than 200 crashes during first snowfall in Minnesota Saturday
Several crashes occurred throughout Minnesota as the first snowflakes fell across the Twin Cities metro on Saturday, but none were fatal.
Several crashes occurred throughout Minnesota as the first snowflakes fell across the Twin Cities metro on Saturday, but none were fatal.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect in Twin Cities
Drivers are reminded to be careful on the roads this weekend as snow makes its way through parts of Minnesota.
Drivers are reminded to be careful on the roads this weekend as snow makes its way through parts of Minnesota.
Roads mostly wet, slushy after Saturday snowfall
Anytime we deal with winter weather, it's a good reminder to slow down and drive safely. Morning commuters should stay cautious.
Anytime we deal with winter weather, it's a good reminder to slow down and drive safely. Morning commuters should stay cautious.
Getting your car ready for winter weather
As we get ready for winter, mechanics want to remind us that we need to be paying more attention to our cars, to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road.
As we get ready for winter, mechanics want to remind us that we need to be paying more attention to our cars, to avoid getting stuck on the side of the road.
Storm drops 6 inches of snow in northern Minnesota, causes crashes to west
While the Twin Cities only saw some flakes, areas to the north and west of the metro were breaking out the snow shovels and plows on Friday. In northern Minnesota, some areas reported several inches of snow, including Chisholm with 6.8 inches. In International Falls, residents saw a reported 4.5 inches while Orr, Minnesota measured two inches of snow.
While the Twin Cities only saw some flakes, areas to the north and west of the metro were breaking out the snow shovels and plows on Friday. In northern Minnesota, some areas reported several inches of snow, including Chisholm with 6.8 inches. In International Falls, residents saw a reported 4.5 inches while Orr, Minnesota measured two inches of snow.
MnDOT says its crews are ready for winter weather
With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.
With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.
MnDOT says its crews are ready for winter weather
With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.
With the first snowstorm of the season hitting parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says its crews are ready for the winter weather.
Sorry snow lovers, this forecast is not for you
There will be some light snow accumulations in West Central Minnesota in the neighborhood of 2 to 3 inches. But for those of you wanting snow in the Twin Cities, this forecast will not supply your winter wonderland.
There will be some light snow accumulations in West Central Minnesota in the neighborhood of 2 to 3 inches. But for those of you wanting snow in the Twin Cities, this forecast will not supply your winter wonderland.
Prepare to pay more to heat your home this winter, Minnesota experts say
Staying warm and cozy throughout the cold Minnesota winter is going to cost a lot more this year.
Staying warm and cozy throughout the cold Minnesota winter is going to cost a lot more this year.
Prepare to pay more to heat your home this winter, Minnesota experts say
Staying warm and cozy throughout the cold Minnesota winter is going to cost a lot more this year.
Staying warm and cozy throughout the cold Minnesota winter is going to cost a lot more this year.
Upcoming warm up across North America
Another way to look at our upcoming warm up across North America. As it stands now, looks like a solid week or more of above average temps across much of the central and northern parts of the continent. Maybe a shift coming by next weekend, but that's a LONG way off.
Another way to look at our upcoming warm up across North America. As it stands now, looks like a solid week or more of above average temps across much of the central and northern parts of the continent. Maybe a shift coming by next weekend, but that's a LONG way off.
First snowflakes of November arrive in parts of Minnesota
Some of the first snowflakes of November arrived in parts of Minnesota.
Some of the first snowflakes of November arrived in parts of Minnesota.
30th anniversary of 1991 Halloween Blizzard: Firsthand stories
On Halloween Day 1991 and the days that followed, the Twin Cities metro area received more than two feet of snow, a record that still stands 30 years later, as the storm has become obsessed over, joked about, and part of the fabric of Minnesota history.
On Halloween Day 1991 and the days that followed, the Twin Cities metro area received more than two feet of snow, a record that still stands 30 years later, as the storm has become obsessed over, joked about, and part of the fabric of Minnesota history.
Check your furnace yearly, HVAC expert says after Cambridge house explosion
While the cause of the Cambridge, Minnesota house explosion is still undetermined, HVAC companies are reminding homeowners to make sure their furnaces are functioning properly as winter approaches.
While the cause of the Cambridge, Minnesota house explosion is still undetermined, HVAC companies are reminding homeowners to make sure their furnaces are functioning properly as winter approaches.
Duluth poised to declare 1st-ever snow emergency this winter
Duluth could declare its first-ever snow emergency this winter. Until this year, the city did not have designated emergency plow routes or the criteria to declare a snow emergency.
Duluth could declare its first-ever snow emergency this winter. Until this year, the city did not have designated emergency plow routes or the criteria to declare a snow emergency.
Greenwood Fire seen from NOAA GOES-16 satellite
The Greenwood Fire as seen from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-16 satellite on Monday. The fire has since doubled in size and now covers nearly 19.500 acres. Video credit: NOAA
The Greenwood Fire as seen from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's GOES-16 satellite on Monday. The fire has since doubled in size and now covers nearly 19.500 acres. Video credit: NOAA