Minnesota weather: Warmer this weekend; snow possible next week
After a cold start Friday morning, temperatures will become more seasonable by the evening. It'll be even warmer this weekend.
After a cold start Friday morning, temperatures will become more seasonable by the evening. It'll be even warmer this weekend.
Friday's forecast: Seasonable temperatures, lots of sunshine
It will take a while, but after our cold start, we should see temperatures head for the seasonable upper 20s toward sunset under increasing southwest breezes and lots of sunshine. Warmer this weekend.
It will take a while, but after our cold start, we should see temperatures head for the seasonable upper 20s toward sunset under increasing southwest breezes and lots of sunshine. Warmer this weekend.
Northern lights put on a show near St. Cloud overnight
The aurora borealis put on a show near St. Cloud, Minnesota, overnight Wednesday. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the science behind the colorful show that's been active the past few nights.
The aurora borealis put on a show near St. Cloud, Minnesota, overnight Wednesday. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares the science behind the colorful show that's been active the past few nights.
Minnesota weather: Chilly Thursday, warmer this weekend
A chilly Thursday with some filtered sunshine is in store. Then warmer weather will roll in this weekend.
A chilly Thursday with some filtered sunshine is in store. Then warmer weather will roll in this weekend.
Thursday's forecast: Chilly and sunny
Highs today around 20, overnight temps will likely drop below 0.
Highs today around 20, overnight temps will likely drop below 0.
Deputies: Remove ice houses from Lake Minnetonka as soon as possible, amid thin ice concerns
The rollercoaster weather this week is creating incredibly poor ice conditions. Deputies said over the last several days, they've responded to multiple incidents of vehicles going through the ice.
The rollercoaster weather this week is creating incredibly poor ice conditions. Deputies said over the last several days, they've responded to multiple incidents of vehicles going through the ice.
Ice houses falling through thin ice on Lake Minnetonka
The Hennepin County Sheriff?s Office warns for people to remove their ice houses from Lake Minnetonka after responding to several calls for vehicles going through the thin ice.
The Hennepin County Sheriff?s Office warns for people to remove their ice houses from Lake Minnetonka after responding to several calls for vehicles going through the thin ice.
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in 2022
The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the vast majority of the world’s oceans.
The Gulf of Maine, a body of water about the size of Indiana that touches Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Canada, is warming faster than the vast majority of the world’s oceans.
Strawberry outlook deemed ‘promising’ despite impacts from hurricanes, atmospheric rivers
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
California and Florida are the top two strawberry-producing states. The Golden State is estimated to produce nearly 90 percent of the crop, and the Sunshine State comes in a distant second at 8 percent.
Blowing snow in northwestern Minnesota leaves vehicles stranded; National Guard responds
The Minnesota National Guard is responding to Clay County, Minnesota, where vehicles have been left stranded during a blizzard warning along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Moorhead.
The Minnesota National Guard is responding to Clay County, Minnesota, where vehicles have been left stranded during a blizzard warning along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Moorhead.
Vehicles stuck on I-94 near Moorhead due to blowing snow
This Minnesota State Patrol video was taken about 5 miles east of Moorhead. MnDOT and tow trucks are working to remove the stranded vehicles and clear the roads. Some of the vehicles have been stuck there since 8 p.m. Tuesday.
This Minnesota State Patrol video was taken about 5 miles east of Moorhead. MnDOT and tow trucks are working to remove the stranded vehicles and clear the roads. Some of the vehicles have been stuck there since 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Allergy alert: Early spring blooms are here and could mean ‘a longer and more intense pollen season'
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Blowing snow leads to stalled vehicles in western Minnesota
Roads are closed in western Minnesota due to blowing snow, while roadways are mainly wet with some slippery spots in the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Roads are closed in western Minnesota due to blowing snow, while roadways are mainly wet with some slippery spots in the Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Vehicles stranded on I-94 near Moorhead
Blowing snow is making travel conditions impossible in western Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there are several stranded motorists about 10 miles east of Moorhead on Interstate 94. Snow has drifted around stalled and parked vehicles, with some vehicles parked on the roadway since 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Blowing snow is making travel conditions impossible in western Minnesota. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, there are several stranded motorists about 10 miles east of Moorhead on Interstate 94. Snow has drifted around stalled and parked vehicles, with some vehicles parked on the roadway since 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Minnesota weather: Temperatures fall Wednesday
After a copious amount of rain Tuesday — enough to smash the daily record for rainfall on Feb. 14 — temperatures will plunge on Wednesday.
After a copious amount of rain Tuesday — enough to smash the daily record for rainfall on Feb. 14 — temperatures will plunge on Wednesday.
Wednesday's forecast: After a record rain Tuesday, the temps will drop
Temps will fall throughout the day making for icy conditions after all of the rain we received Tuesday.
Temps will fall throughout the day making for icy conditions after all of the rain we received Tuesday.
Twin Cities sees historic rain on Valentine's Day
It was the wettest Valentine's Day on record in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
It was the wettest Valentine's Day on record in the Twin Cities on Tuesday.
Rain causing problems for outdoor winter events
Continuous rain will likely impact weekend activities throughout the Twin Cities.
Continuous rain will likely impact weekend activities throughout the Twin Cities.
A day of record rain followed by a mixed commute Wednesday
A day that was all about umbrellas broke a historic record, with more than half an inch of rain and nearly the total month's average. Cold air will follow, as a few flakes mix in for the morning commute tomorrow.
A day that was all about umbrellas broke a historic record, with more than half an inch of rain and nearly the total month's average. Cold air will follow, as a few flakes mix in for the morning commute tomorrow.
Minnesota rivers could flood
Minnesota is almost at a record amount of water in our snow packs. As the warming trend continues and the snow melts, there could be flooding in the future.
Minnesota is almost at a record amount of water in our snow packs. As the warming trend continues and the snow melts, there could be flooding in the future.