Why lake ice still might not be safe in January
We've seen plenty of cold and snow to start the winter but despite it being January in Minnesota, some lake ice could still be dangerous. Ian Leonard explains the Igloo Effect in his weather explainer.
We've seen plenty of cold and snow to start the winter but despite it being January in Minnesota, some lake ice could still be dangerous. Ian Leonard explains the Igloo Effect in his weather explainer.
2022 among warmest years on record; experts warn warmer temps to come
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
Government science teams say that 2022 didn't quite set a record for heat, but it was in the top five or six warmest on record depending on who's doing the measuring.
Watch: Girl skates down icy street in Roseville, Minnesota
Freezing rain left streets across the Twin Cities metro covered in ice Wednesday morning, and a girl in Roseville took advantage.
Freezing rain left streets across the Twin Cities metro covered in ice Wednesday morning, and a girl in Roseville took advantage.
Minnesota weather: Fresher air will clear up air quality issues
Fresher and cooler air moves in throughout the day on Thursday. It gets warmer again this weekend.
Fresher and cooler air moves in throughout the day on Thursday. It gets warmer again this weekend.
Thursday's forecast: A new air mass will move in, clearing up air quality issues
Mostly cloudy Thursday with cooler temps
Mostly cloudy Thursday with cooler temps
Minnesota weather: Icy roads due to freezing rain; Metro Transit resumes service
Road conditions were in rough shape Wednesday morning because of overnight and early morning freezing rain.
Road conditions were in rough shape Wednesday morning because of overnight and early morning freezing rain.
Icy roads create disastrous driving condition in Twin Cites metro
It was a slippery morning commute for drivers in the Twin Cities as freezing rain created difficult travel conditions.
It was a slippery morning commute for drivers in the Twin Cities as freezing rain created difficult travel conditions.
Icy Minnesota roads: Vehicles slipping, sliding all over
A compilation of traffic camera footage showing vehicles slipping and sliding all over Wednesday morning after freezing rain left roadways icy.
A compilation of traffic camera footage showing vehicles slipping and sliding all over Wednesday morning after freezing rain left roadways icy.
Minnesota weather: Slippery spots, air quality issues continue Wednesday
Watch for scattered slippery spots across the region after ice accumulated Wednesday morning as air quality issues continue into Wednesday evening.
Watch for scattered slippery spots across the region after ice accumulated Wednesday morning as air quality issues continue into Wednesday evening.
What does all this rain in California mean for the wine?
A winery proprietor said, "let's keep it coming," when talking about the historic atmospheric river-fueled parade of storms slamming the Golden State.
A winery proprietor said, "let's keep it coming," when talking about the historic atmospheric river-fueled parade of storms slamming the Golden State.
Firefighters rescue mother giving birth in the middle of flooded California riverbed
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
Minnesota weather: Vehicles slipping and sliding on icy roads
FOX 9's Hannah Flood captured this video of motorists slipping and sliding on roads across the Twin Cities Wednesday morning due to icy roads from overnight freezing rain.
FOX 9's Hannah Flood captured this video of motorists slipping and sliding on roads across the Twin Cities Wednesday morning due to icy roads from overnight freezing rain.
Slick roads after overnight freezing rain
Overnight freezing rain led to icy roads for the Wednesday morning commute. This prompted schools to close or be delayed, and some bus routes to be suspended until conditions improved.
Overnight freezing rain led to icy roads for the Wednesday morning commute. This prompted schools to close or be delayed, and some bus routes to be suspended until conditions improved.
Wednesday's forecast: A very icy start to the morning
An icy coating to the roads and sidewalks this morning after AM rain. Highs will get near the freeze mark by this afternoon.
An icy coating to the roads and sidewalks this morning after AM rain. Highs will get near the freeze mark by this afternoon.
Dramatic photo shows lightning stike Sutro Tower during Bay Area's thunderstorms
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
Air quality alert explained: What caused the alert in January?
The Twin Cities is under an air quality alert on Tuesday. Ian Leonard explains the science behind the alert.
The Twin Cities is under an air quality alert on Tuesday. Ian Leonard explains the science behind the alert.
Minnesota weather: Wintry mix possible Tuesday night
Light flakes and a wintry mix are possible overnight, which could make roads slippery for the Wednesday morning commute.
Light flakes and a wintry mix are possible overnight, which could make roads slippery for the Wednesday morning commute.
Minnesota weather: Air quality alert extended; wintry mix Tuesday night
The air quality alert for much of Minnesota has been extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile, a wintry mix Tuesday night could spell trouble for the Wednesday morning commute.
The air quality alert for much of Minnesota has been extended to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Meanwhile, a wintry mix Tuesday night could spell trouble for the Wednesday morning commute.
Watch: California golfers flee '45-foot' waves crashing onto Pebble Beach course
Golfers were sent scrambling for safety as massive waves overtook an ocean-front golf course during one of a series of atmospheric rivers to slam into California in recent weeks.
Golfers were sent scrambling for safety as massive waves overtook an ocean-front golf course during one of a series of atmospheric rivers to slam into California in recent weeks.
12-year-old killed in snowmobile wreck, 3rd fatal crash of the weekend
A 12-year-old boy has died after deputies say his snowmobile struck a tree in southern Minnesota.
A 12-year-old boy has died after deputies say his snowmobile struck a tree in southern Minnesota.