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.
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.
Weekend snow: Russia sees 7 feet, Florida gets a dusting
Parts of Russia are dealing with the aftermath of a powerful storm that dumped more than 7 feet of snow over the weekend. At the same time, northern Florida experienced rare snowfall. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
Parts of Russia are dealing with the aftermath of a powerful storm that dumped more than 7 feet of snow over the weekend. At the same time, northern Florida experienced rare snowfall. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.
MN weather: Dangerous cold across Minnesota, cold weather advisory in effect
A cold weather advisory is in effect across Minnesota through Monday morning as temperatures plunge to dangerously cold levels to start the week.
A cold weather advisory is in effect across Minnesota through Monday morning as temperatures plunge to dangerously cold levels to start the week.
Minnesota weather: Cold and gusty Saturday, light snow Sunday
Winds will blow out of the northwest throughout the day on Saturday, keeping wind chills subzero all day long.
Winds will blow out of the northwest throughout the day on Saturday, keeping wind chills subzero all day long.
Polar vortex to fuel dangerous spread of arctic air as coldest temperatures will linger over US for weeks
In the coming weeks, cold air will continue for parts of the U.S. thanks to the influence of the polar vortex.
In the coming weeks, cold air will continue for parts of the U.S. thanks to the influence of the polar vortex.
MN weather: Snow, gusty winds impact road conditions; no travel advised in northwestern MN
Light snow, blustery winds and icy surfaces are creating challenging travel conditions in parts of Minnesota on Friday.
Light snow, blustery winds and icy surfaces are creating challenging travel conditions in parts of Minnesota on Friday.
MN weather: Slick morning on Twin Cities roads
Rain overnight is leading to some icy roads and sneaky slick spots in the Twin Cities metro area on Tuesday.
Rain overnight is leading to some icy roads and sneaky slick spots in the Twin Cities metro area on Tuesday.
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MN weather: Slippery spots as rain ends [6:30 a.m. update]
More Twin Cities roadways are covered in ice, especially in the western half of the metro, according to MnDOT's website. This is causing incidents on area roadways. Expect a slow morning commute. In addition to icy highways, there are sneaky slick spots across the region due to rain overnight. Secondary surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, parking lots) are expected to be slippery too.
More Twin Cities roadways are covered in ice, especially in the western half of the metro, according to MnDOT's website. This is causing incidents on area roadways. Expect a slow morning commute. In addition to icy highways, there are sneaky slick spots across the region due to rain overnight. Secondary surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, parking lots) are expected to be slippery too.
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MN weather: Slick spots on Twin Cities roads [6 a.m. update]
Several incidents have been reported on Twin Cities roadways on Tuesday as traffic volume ticks up during the morning commute. Rain earlier has led to sneaky, slick spots on highways and secondary surfaces.
Several incidents have been reported on Twin Cities roadways on Tuesday as traffic volume ticks up during the morning commute. Rain earlier has led to sneaky, slick spots on highways and secondary surfaces.
Minnesota school closings: Late starts, closures on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026
A rainy, slick Tuesday has prompted some schools to issue delayed starts or close altogether in Minnesota.
A rainy, slick Tuesday has prompted some schools to issue delayed starts or close altogether in Minnesota.
MN weather: Why heavy rain isn't leading to more ice
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
It's been raining hard enough that the rain hasn't been able to freeze on Tuesday morning in Minnesota.
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MN weather: Rainy, slick morning commute expected [4 a.m. update]
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
Icy road conditions have been reported in the St. Cloud and Sartell area, with MnDOT's website showing ice-covered roadways northwest of the Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, in the Twin Cities metro, some roadways are slushy. There are some sneaky slick spots across the region, especially on secondary surfaces, as well as bridges and ramps.
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MN weather: Heavy rain continues [3:30 a.m. update]
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
Heavy rain is helping keep icy conditions at bay across the Twin Cities metro, as are the temperatures, which are just above freezing. However, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots are slippery and there are some slick spots on area roadways. As the rain winds down, though, things could get dicier.
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MN weather: Slippery spots for morning commute [3 a.m. update]
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Main roads are in pretty decent shape in the Twin Cities, but the morning commute will be all about the sneaky slippery spots as temperatures hover right around freezing. Sidewalks, decks, driveways and parking lots are going to be the slipperiest.
Minnesota weather: Light freezing rain, wintry mix expected midday on Sunday
A winter weather advisory will be in place for the Twin Cities and parts of northern Minnesota when a brief wintry mix works its way through the region.
A winter weather advisory will be in place for the Twin Cities and parts of northern Minnesota when a brief wintry mix works its way through the region.
MN weather: Chilly, snowy start to 2026
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
The first day of 2026 is starting chilly, cloudy and even a little bit snowy across the Twin Cities metro.
MN weather: Twin Cities roads turn slick as light snow, temperatures fall
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday afternoon.
Light snow and falling temperatures are creating slick road conditions across the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday afternoon.
Minnesota National Guard helps with storm recovery
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
After a request initially placed by Freeborn County officials, the Minnesota National Guard was deployed to help clear roads and assist those in need throughout southern Minnesota during a storm that passed through Minnesota on Sunday.
Interstate 35 reopens from Albert Lea to Iowa following storm
Interstate 35 has reopened in far southern Minnesota and northern Iowa after a weekend winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions.
Interstate 35 has reopened in far southern Minnesota and northern Iowa after a weekend winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions.
Minnesota snow totals: How much snow did the winter storm drop?
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, stranded drivers, sparked blizzard warnings, and shutdown highways across Minnesota due to at times heavy snowfall and strong winds. Here's a look at some of the snow totals from the storm.
Sunday's winter storm snarled traffic, stranded drivers, sparked blizzard warnings, and shutdown highways across Minnesota due to at times heavy snowfall and strong winds. Here's a look at some of the snow totals from the storm.