Polar vortex to send arctic blast deep into US later this week

Temperatures as much as 50 degrees below average are possible in several parts of the country, with wind chills as low as -50 degrees expected for some.

Minnesota Ice Castles in Maple Grove sets opening date

The Ice Castles in Maple Grove will open to the public in late January after an unusually warm winter set construction behind schedule.

MN weather: Dusting of snow possible Wednesday
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Cloudy and colder Wednesday, with afternoon snow possible ? especially in northern Minnesota. Then it gets colder.

Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools

A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.

How much rock salt do you need to use?
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As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.

Snow totals: Who saw the most snow in Minnesota?

The Twin Cities only recorded about a half inch of snow, but some areas of the state saw nearly a foot of snow between Monday and Tuesday.

MN weather: Frigid weekend ahead
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After some snow on Tuesday morning, conditions will start to get colder. With frigid temperatures in the forecast this weekend.

Minnesota weather: Morning flakes Tuesday, frigid this weekend

Snow Monday night into Tuesday has caused some slippery spots on area roadways, and more snow could fall in southern Minnesota on Tuesday before it turns blustery. 

Major winter storm slams Midwest
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A major winter storm that's expected to impact two-thirds of the country has dumped 1-2 inches per snow per hour across Iowa, with cities like Milwaukee and Chicago likely seeing 6+ inches of snow. FOX 9's Kelly O'Connell has the details.

MN weather: Wintry weather continues Tuesday
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Snow Monday night into Tuesday has caused some slippery spots on area roadways, and more snow could fall in southern Minnesota Tuesday before it turns blustery. Here's a look at the forecast.

Minnesota snowfall totals update
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After a dusting of snow throughout the Twin Cities on Monday, FOX 9?s Babs Santos has a roundup of total accumulation seen today and how much we had in previous years at this point.

Winter snow arrives in Minnesota
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After seeing above-average temperatures so far this winter throughout Minnesota, much of central and southern Minnesota are accumulating measurable amounts on Monday ? a welcomed changed for many businesses and enthusiasts.

Snow in southern Minnesota: 3 p.m. update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz and Rob Olson share the latest on Monday's snow, which is mostly a miss for the Twin Cities metro.

MN weather: Monday's snow forecast
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The Twin Cities rides in the "splash zone" of a large storm system bringing a foot of snow across Iowa and southern Wisconsin later Monday and Tuesday. An advance wave of flakes is bringing accumulations across southwestern and western Minnesota Monday, with the bulk of more snow falling Monday night and Tuesday across southern and southeastern Minnesota. Winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings are in effect for the area.

MN weather: Snow for southern MN
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Snow is expected in southern Minnesota and the south metro. The southwest side of the state will be hit with the most snow. Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are out for most of southwest Minnesota. Monday will be warmer though, with a high temperature of 32 degrees.

MN weather: Snow for southern MN
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A mild start to the week, with snow for southern Minnesota and some light flakes for the Twin Cities metro. Monday will bring a thaw with light flakes in the Twin Cities metro throughout the day and night, with maybe an inch of snow possible over the next 24 hours. Higher snow totals are expected across southern Minnesota from Monday into Tuesday, with winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings in effect for the area.

Nor'easter slams Northeast with a foot of snow, flash freeze could lead to dangerous travel in New England

Heavy snow was reported from the Northeast to New England, with several communities reporting more than a foot of snow that slowed travel as millions of Americans were faced with the messy winter weather.