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
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.