MN weather: Breezy and sunny Saturday, dry week ahead
Saturday is off to a quiet start with bright sunshine ahead. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Saturday is off to a quiet start with bright sunshine ahead. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.
Minnesota weather: Bright with lower humidity Friday before a beautiful weekend
Friday brings bright skies, temperatures in the low 80s and gradually falling humidity ahead of a beautiful weekend in Minnesota.
Friday brings bright skies, temperatures in the low 80s and gradually falling humidity ahead of a beautiful weekend in Minnesota.
El Niño 2026: Why this year's pattern could mean warmer Minnesota winter
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
A super El Niño is setting the stage for an especially wet and warm Minnesota winter, and the impact of the global weather pattern doesn't stop there.
MN weather: Friday afternoon forecast update
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest afternoon forecast.
FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest afternoon forecast.
How the 'Super El Niño' could affect our weather
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
This winter, we are expecting to see what is called a “Super El Niño.” FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about what exactly this could mean for us in Minnesota.
MN weather: Friday turns sunny as humidity falls
Early showers and thunderstorms clear out Friday for a brighter day. Expect pleasant temperatures in the low 80s and falling humidity. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
Early showers and thunderstorms clear out Friday for a brighter day. Expect pleasant temperatures in the low 80s and falling humidity. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
Minnesota weather: Storms hit Meeker County; Hail, lightning near Crosslake
After muggy conditions most of the day, severe weather struck parts of Minnesota Thursday night, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning west of the Twin Cities.
After muggy conditions most of the day, severe weather struck parts of Minnesota Thursday night, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning west of the Twin Cities.
Minnesota weather: Storms hit cabin country
A muggy Thursday made for a night of strong to severe storms in parts of Minnesota. FOX 9 viewers from cabin country in Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Bay Lake and Harding sent us videos of ominous looking clouds and lightning that made for quite a show. There were no reports of damage from the storms.
A muggy Thursday made for a night of strong to severe storms in parts of Minnesota. FOX 9 viewers from cabin country in Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point, Bay Lake and Harding sent us videos of ominous looking clouds and lightning that made for quite a show. There were no reports of damage from the storms.
Minnesota weather: Severe storms hit Meeker County
FOX 9 Meteorologist Erika Mrazik tracks severe weather across Minnesota Thursday night. Storms hit Meeker County west of the Twin Cities, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Erika Mrazik tracks severe weather across Minnesota Thursday night. Storms hit Meeker County west of the Twin Cities, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning.
MN weather: Storms prompt Tornado Warning in Meeker County
FOX 9 Meteorologist Erika Mrazik is tracking severe storms west of the Twin Cities Thursday night.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Erika Mrazik is tracking severe storms west of the Twin Cities Thursday night.
El Niño: What it is, how it affects our weather
What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather? FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter.
What is El Niño, where does it come from and how does it affect our weather? FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about how this year’s El Niño weather pattern could affect our winter.
This winter's El Niño could be strongest on record
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz spoke with Dr. Kenny Blumenfeld, Minnesota, senior climatologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about what to know about this year’s El Niño weather pattern.
MN weather: Thursday afternoon update
FOX 9's Cody Matz has the latest Thursday forecast.
FOX 9's Cody Matz has the latest Thursday forecast.
Farmers warn of 'catastrophic harvests' amid Europe drought
European farmers are warning of "catastrophic harvests" as extreme heat and drought take a toll on crops and livestock. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports.
European farmers are warning of "catastrophic harvests" as extreme heat and drought take a toll on crops and livestock. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports.
Minnesota drought: Nearly half of state experiencing severe drought
The Minnesota DNR said 45% of the state is under a severe drought, and for the first time in three years, some parts of the state are in extreme drought.
The Minnesota DNR said 45% of the state is under a severe drought, and for the first time in three years, some parts of the state are in extreme drought.
Severe drought conditions in Twin Cities, northern MN
The latest U.S. drought monitor was released Thursday, showing a small sliver of northwestern Minnesota and parts of northern Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought conditions.
The latest U.S. drought monitor was released Thursday, showing a small sliver of northwestern Minnesota and parts of northern Wisconsin are now experiencing extreme drought conditions.
MN weather: Patchy sun and shower chances Thursday
Thursday turns more humid as a few showers move through around midday. Another round of thunderstorms could develop toward sunset, with the Twin Cities under a level 2 risk of severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
Thursday turns more humid as a few showers move through around midday. Another round of thunderstorms could develop toward sunset, with the Twin Cities under a level 2 risk of severe weather. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the forecast.
MN weather: Noon update
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has your noon weather update. We'll have a gorgeous Wednesday and our next chance for rain comes Thursday night.
FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has your noon weather update. We'll have a gorgeous Wednesday and our next chance for rain comes Thursday night.
Minnesota weather: Gorgeous sunshine, comfortable warmth Wednesday
Expect plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures across much of Minnesota on Wednesday.
Expect plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures across much of Minnesota on Wednesday.
MN weather: Sunny, comfortable Wednesday
Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures near 80 degrees across much of Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg explains when warmer, more humid weather and the next storm chances return.
Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures near 80 degrees across much of Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg explains when warmer, more humid weather and the next storm chances return.



















