A Brown Christmas isn't that rare for the Twin Cities
As the warm stretch continues, the forecast is trending towards a Brown Christmas in Minnesota this year. While it might be strange to think in a state known for its frigid winters, as it turns out, Brown Christmases aren't that rare for the metro.
As the warm stretch continues, the forecast is trending towards a Brown Christmas in Minnesota this year. While it might be strange to think in a state known for its frigid winters, as it turns out, Brown Christmases aren't that rare for the metro.
A very brown Winter Solstice in Minnesota
It's a brown first day of winter in Minnesota. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt has more.
It's a brown first day of winter in Minnesota. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt has more.
December warm stretch foils winter attractions in Minnesota
An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.
An unusually mild winter is wreaking havoc for some yearly winter attractions in Minnesota but organizers for Maple Grove's Ice Castles and the Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis are hopeful their events will go on.
Warm weather keeps some outdoor rinks closed
The unseasonably warm weather in Minnesota is keeping some outdoor ice rink closed. Ice skaters will have to go to an artificially refrigerated rinks. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
The unseasonably warm weather in Minnesota is keeping some outdoor ice rink closed. Ice skaters will have to go to an artificially refrigerated rinks. FOX 9's Mary McGuire has more.
Minnesota weather: A Christmas warmup
If you were hoping for a snowy Christmas, we got bad news for you.
If you were hoping for a snowy Christmas, we got bad news for you.
Thursday temps climb into the weekend
The first month of winter solstice offers high temperatures in the low-40s, but also cloud cover. Friday will see rain and drizzle, as we head into a weekend of potentially record-breaking temperatures.
The first month of winter solstice offers high temperatures in the low-40s, but also cloud cover. Friday will see rain and drizzle, as we head into a weekend of potentially record-breaking temperatures.
Minnesota weather: Winter solstice begins with well above average warmth
On the first day of winter solstice, the weather gave to us – temperatures well above average.
On the first day of winter solstice, the weather gave to us – temperatures well above average.
Warm winter welcome: Highs 15 degrees above average to begin winter solstice
Temperatures however around freezing to begin Thursday morning, before highs begin to climb up into the 40s. Clouds will remain throughout the day and into Friday, as the warm weather continues throughout most of Minnesota.
Temperatures however around freezing to begin Thursday morning, before highs begin to climb up into the 40s. Clouds will remain throughout the day and into Friday, as the warm weather continues throughout most of Minnesota.
First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Minnesota weather: Warm stretch continues
Ian Leonard has your forecast for Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Ian Leonard has your forecast for Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Minnesota weather: High temperature records could be broken heading into weekend
Colder and more seasonable temperatures early in the week will continue to warm as the week goes on, with the possibility of record-high temps being broken this weekend.
Colder and more seasonable temperatures early in the week will continue to warm as the week goes on, with the possibility of record-high temps being broken this weekend.
Mellow midweek offered for last day of autumn
A "midweek mellow" presents itself on Wednesday, with temperatures in the upper 30s and approaching 40 - around 15 degrees above average for the last day of autumn. Winter officially arrives tomorrow, but in name only as potentially record warmth rolls around this weekend.
A "midweek mellow" presents itself on Wednesday, with temperatures in the upper 30s and approaching 40 - around 15 degrees above average for the last day of autumn. Winter officially arrives tomorrow, but in name only as potentially record warmth rolls around this weekend.
Plane lands on lake, breaks through thin ice in northern Minnesota
Only 1-2 inches of ice was reported where the plane reportedly went through.
Only 1-2 inches of ice was reported where the plane reportedly went through.
A mild and quiet last full day of autumn
Morning begins with temperatures just below the freezing line, but will increase as the day continues on. Sunshine and temperatures in the 40s could be seen in the next few days, with the possibility of broken records heading into the weekend.
Morning begins with temperatures just below the freezing line, but will increase as the day continues on. Sunshine and temperatures in the 40s could be seen in the next few days, with the possibility of broken records heading into the weekend.
Poor ice conditions impacting fishing tourism in Minnesota
Resorts in Minnesota’s cabin country are getting a delayed start to the winter season, as poor ice conditions are impacting fishing tourism.
Resorts in Minnesota’s cabin country are getting a delayed start to the winter season, as poor ice conditions are impacting fishing tourism.
Minnesota weather: Temperatures climb
Don't expect a white Christmas this year...
Don't expect a white Christmas this year...
Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year
The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.
The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.
Minnesota weather: December mild Tuesday; warming trend will take us into Christmas
A warmer day on Tuesday as we start another warming trend that will continue through Christmas in Minnesota.
A warmer day on Tuesday as we start another warming trend that will continue through Christmas in Minnesota.
MN weather: Warming trend through Christmas
The cold is now behind us as we start another warming trend through Christmas. The high on Tuesday is 38 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
The cold is now behind us as we start another warming trend through Christmas. The high on Tuesday is 38 degrees in the Twin Cities metro.
MN weather: December mild on Tuesday
Back to a December mild on Tuesday, as we start another warming trend that will take us into Christmas.
Back to a December mild on Tuesday, as we start another warming trend that will take us into Christmas.