Dunwoody College hosts autonomous snow plow competition in bitter cold

In the bitter cold outside of Dunwoody College of Technology, eight robotics teams faced off for a $3,000 dollar prize at the school’s 15th annual autonomous snowplow competition.

Dunwoody hosts autonomous snow plow contest
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Dunwoody College of Technology hosted eight robotics teams in its 15th annual autonomous snowplow competition. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the full story.

Minnesota weather: Warm shelters available amid freezing temperatures

Bitter cold is expected across the Twin Cities for the next few days, but shelters are available for people who need a warm space overnight. 

Tips on keeping your home warm during a cold snap
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As the temperature continues to plummet this weekend and stay in the deep freeze for the next several days, there are things to keep in mind for both our bodies and our homes. MSP Plumbing Heating Air General Manager Dave Napier invited FOX 9 into his home Saturday morning to remind us of some ways to make sure problems don?t arise during the frigid cold temperatures.

Minnesota weather: Coldest air in the last few years settles in

This pool of frigid air will lead to the coldest temperatures of this winter season, along with some of the coldest weather we’ve had in a few years.

MN weather: Coldest air in years settles in
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The weekend is shaping up to be bitter and raw. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.

Minnesota weather: Warm and gusty Friday; bitter cold weekend ahead

Friday will bring warmer temperatures and gusty winds, but a bitter cold snap with subzero wind chills is set to take hold by the weekend.

MN weather: Warm, gusty Friday; bitter cold weekend
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Friday will have above-average temperatures, fairly cloudy skies and gusty winds. Temperatures will start overnight, setting the stage for a bitterly cold few days. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.

MN weather: Extreme cold ahead for the weekend

Extreme cold is in the forecast for Minnesota, with temperatures pushing below zero headed into the weekend.

MN weather: Extreme cold ahead
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Extreme cold is ahead for Minnesota, with temperatures pushing below zero headed into the weekend.

Inauguration Day weather: Arctic blast expected to freeze festivities in DC

A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.

Minnesota weather: Mild temperatures with Thursday thaw

A Thursday thaw is making the morning feel very mild, with temperatures expected to be even warmer on Friday.

MN weather: Thursday thaw leading to warmer temps
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Warmer temperatures will feel very mild on Thursday ahead of a windy weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

MN weather: Warm up lasts not long
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After the frigid cold to start the week, temperatures were a little more comfortable Wednesday. Thursday will also be warmer, but the warm-up doesn't last long. Jennifer McDermed has your forecast.

MN weather: Cloudy, nice warm-up on Wednesday
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After a few bitterly cold days, temperatures will warm to above-average through the end of the workweek. However, the warmer weather won't last long, as another cold snap with subzero temperatures is just around the corner. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has your forecast.