MN weather: Extreme cold cancels, postpones events in the Twin Cities
Extreme cold in the region has led to several events being postponed as well as some services being canceled.
Extreme cold in the region has led to several events being postponed as well as some services being canceled.
Minnesota school closings for Friday, Jan. 23, due to extreme cold
Several school districts in Minnesota plan to be closed or have e-learning days on Friday due to frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Find a list here.
Several school districts in Minnesota plan to be closed or have e-learning days on Friday due to frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. Find a list here.
Do trees actually explode from extreme cold?
Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.
Frigid weather is forecast for the Upper Midwest this weekend, and rumors are spreading on social media that it will be so cold that trees could explode. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim and if trees in Minnesota will explode this weekend.
Minnesota weather: What to expect with extreme cold warning Thursday-Friday
An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.
An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.
Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.
Minnesota school closings: Schools closing early on Wednesday, Jan. 21
Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.
Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
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.