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.
Twin Cities wakes to snow as temperatures dip on Sunday
After some sun and warmer temperatures on Saturday, winter weather returned Sunday, bringing snowflakes across parts of the state.
After some sun and warmer temperatures on Saturday, winter weather returned Sunday, bringing snowflakes across parts of the state.
State leaders increase assistance as Minnesota homeowners face $200 to $400 natural gas surcharge
The cold spell that the Midwest and south faced earlier this month put a strain on energy resources and is now leading to some homeowners facing a surcharge for natural gas.
The cold spell that the Midwest and south faced earlier this month put a strain on energy resources and is now leading to some homeowners facing a surcharge for natural gas.
Snow, ice cover peak over weekend as slow melt into spring begins
With another coating of snow on Sunday and the 17th consecutive day with temperatures below freezing, we have certainly maintained a pretty healthy snow pack in many areas from January through much of February.
With another coating of snow on Sunday and the 17th consecutive day with temperatures below freezing, we have certainly maintained a pretty healthy snow pack in many areas from January through much of February.
Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.
Art teacher’s larger-than-life snow sculptures encouraging students to play outside amid remote learning
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
This art teacher hopes her students will still go play outside on “snow days,” even though they’re learning remotely at home.
After deep freeze, Minnesotans enjoy outdoor fun during warmup
After nearly two weeks in the freezer, temps in Minnesota are warming up, making for some opportunities to enjoy the winter weather.
After nearly two weeks in the freezer, temps in Minnesota are warming up, making for some opportunities to enjoy the winter weather.
Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.
As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.