Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Kids hit the pool during Town Ball Tour in Faribault.
Temperatures compared to average
An arc of warmth is now developing across the U.S. taking hot temps from the Southwest, transporting them up and over a relative trough with slightly below average temperatures in the Southeast thanks to unsettled conditions. If this pattern persists, it could be a very warm dry summer for Minnesota.
An arc of warmth is now developing across the U.S. taking hot temps from the Southwest, transporting them up and over a relative trough with slightly below average temperatures in the Southeast thanks to unsettled conditions. If this pattern persists, it could be a very warm dry summer for Minnesota.
Dew points will gradually rise in later half of this week
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Humidity levels will gradually rise the next few days. We'll start toasty warm Thursday and ease into a bit more steamy warmth by the latter half of the weekend as dew points climb into the 60s. It won't be oppressive, but it will certainly feel uncomfortable.
Future temps as summertime heat arrives in Minnesota
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Much of the region is likely to be in the 90s with triple digits possible this weekend as the summertime heat arrives in Minnesota. The Twin Cities are likely to see solid mid 90s.
Here comes the heat
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
Summer will get kicked into high gear as a ridge of heat moves from the West Coast into the Upper Midwest starting in earnest on Friday and going into next week. It's tough to know exactly how long it will last, but doesn't show much of a cool down through midweek.
Rice County Sheriff describes spotting possible tornado touchdown
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn describes response to a reported tornado in Rice County near Webster, Minnesota.
Dew points rising over next few days
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.
The Twin Cities will see rising dewpoints over the next few days as Gulf of Mexico moisture surges northward. It's gonna feel a lot more like summer around here starting Wednesday and going right through the weekend.
Summer-style humidity is coming
The Twin Cities are about to get their first taste of summer style warmth and humidity. As the Gulf of Mexico , opens up, moisture will surge northward pushing dewpoints into the 60s for the first time this year and may stick there into next week.
The Twin Cities are about to get their first taste of summer style warmth and humidity. As the Gulf of Mexico , opens up, moisture will surge northward pushing dewpoints into the 60s for the first time this year and may stick there into next week.
Cold air spilling out of Alaska, Canada could bring below average temps to Minnesota next week
It's only early April and some below average temperatures look more likely next week as cold air spills out of Alaska and Canada, which would spell another widespread freeze for much of Minnesota.
It's only early April and some below average temperatures look more likely next week as cold air spills out of Alaska and Canada, which would spell another widespread freeze for much of Minnesota.
Northwest Minnesota grass fire rages Monday afternoon
A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)
A grass fire burned near Glacier Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Monday afternoon due to low humidity levels and strong winds. (Carl Jones/Twitter)
Smoke from brush fire fills the air in Rapid City, South Dakota
Video from Rapid City, South Dakota shows smoke rising from a brush fire that prompted evacuations of part of the city Monday. (Courtesy: @wxcandyse on Twitter)
Video from Rapid City, South Dakota shows smoke rising from a brush fire that prompted evacuations of part of the city Monday. (Courtesy: @wxcandyse on Twitter)
Snow totals: Mankato gets foot of snow during spring snow storm
Parts of the state got a spring snow day Monday, with up to a foot of snow falling in southern Minnesota and 2-5 inches in the Twin Cities metro.
Parts of the state got a spring snow day Monday, with up to a foot of snow falling in southern Minnesota and 2-5 inches in the Twin Cities metro.
Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.
A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.
Snow, tornado warnings and hail make for strange spring day in Minnesota
Rain, snow and hail fell Wednesday in a strange day of severe weather across Minnesota.
Rain, snow and hail fell Wednesday in a strange day of severe weather across Minnesota.
FOX 9's Ian Leonard does polar plunge for Special Olympics
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard participated in a polar plunge as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard participated in a polar plunge as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.
Warm-up has Minnesotans thinking of spring
With warmer temperatures coming, Minnesotans are enjoying the end of winter activities and looking forward to spring.
With warmer temperatures coming, Minnesotans are enjoying the end of winter activities and looking forward to spring.
'Plowy McPlowFace' earns most votes in Name a Snowplow contest
Eight Minnesota snowplows have new names this week after more than 122,000 Minnesotans voted in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest last month.
Eight Minnesota snowplows have new names this week after more than 122,000 Minnesotans voted in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest last month.
The Submergents: Group organizes daily dip into icy Minneapolis lake
A Twin Cities group called The Submergents takes a daily dip in a local lake for a jolt to get themselves going.
A Twin Cities group called The Submergents takes a daily dip in a local lake for a jolt to get themselves going.
Snow totals: More than 7 inches in Kimball as flakes continue to fall
The snow continues to fall Sunday morning, with a winter weather advisory in effect for much of southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities.
The snow continues to fall Sunday morning, with a winter weather advisory in effect for much of southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities.