Winter weather: North Shore tourism industry rejoicing
Residents in northern Minnesota could be without power for days as the area got more than a foot of snow. While the winter storm has caused headaches, the tourism industry in northeastern Minnesota is rejoicing as much of the economy relies on winter weather.
Residents in northern Minnesota could be without power for days as the area got more than a foot of snow. While the winter storm has caused headaches, the tourism industry in northeastern Minnesota is rejoicing as much of the economy relies on winter weather.
Minnesota weather: Roads slick as snow wraps up Friday
There are slick spots on the roads Friday morning as light snow continues to fall across much of the region.
There are slick spots on the roads Friday morning as light snow continues to fall across much of the region.
Friday forecast: Snow tapers off, then temperatures fall
Flakes continue to decorate the area on Friday, but will not be heavy. However, another half-inch or inch of accumulation will be possible into Friday evening. Temperatures hold pretty steady, but then start falling after sunset and won't stop for a while, so clear that snow quickly Friday night.
Flakes continue to decorate the area on Friday, but will not be heavy. However, another half-inch or inch of accumulation will be possible into Friday evening. Temperatures hold pretty steady, but then start falling after sunset and won't stop for a while, so clear that snow quickly Friday night.
The race to clear snow before temperatures drop
The rule of thumb is to wait until the snow stops falling before you shovel, but as a deep freeze heads our way, you'll want to clear the heavy wet snow before it freezes over.
The rule of thumb is to wait until the snow stops falling before you shovel, but as a deep freeze heads our way, you'll want to clear the heavy wet snow before it freezes over.
Wintry day brings heavy snow and power outages
A winter storm brought wet, heavy snow to many regions of Minnesota. FOX 9?s Rob Olson weighed a shovel of snow, which might be heavier than expected.
A winter storm brought wet, heavy snow to many regions of Minnesota. FOX 9?s Rob Olson weighed a shovel of snow, which might be heavier than expected.
Minnesota weather: Here's what to expect as snowy mix continues into Friday
The wintry weather mix continues Thursday into Friday for the Twin Cities metro. Here's a timeline of what to expect next.
The wintry weather mix continues Thursday into Friday for the Twin Cities metro. Here's a timeline of what to expect next.
Mpls, St. Paul and more declare snow emergencies starting Thursday night
After a slushy, sloppy wintery mix of snow throughout most of the day Thursday, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies, among other cities.
After a slushy, sloppy wintery mix of snow throughout most of the day Thursday, both Minneapolis and St. Paul have declared snow emergencies, among other cities.
Stunning strike: Sheriff's office captures video of lightning bolt hitting lot in Louisiana
The perfectly-timed recording came as severe weather, including violent tornadoes, was moving across the region. Tornadoes killed at least three people in Louiaiana on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The perfectly-timed recording came as severe weather, including violent tornadoes, was moving across the region. Tornadoes killed at least three people in Louiaiana on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Several counties reporting power outages in central and northeastern Minnesota
As a winter weather mix continues to pour down throughout most the state, forcing numerous cities to declare snow emergencies Thursday, several counties in central and northeastern Minnesota have reportedly lost power for thousands of customers.
As a winter weather mix continues to pour down throughout most the state, forcing numerous cities to declare snow emergencies Thursday, several counties in central and northeastern Minnesota have reportedly lost power for thousands of customers.
Slushy and snowy Thursday will continue through afternoon
Although much of the accumulation that will be seen throughout the Twin Cities today is either happening or on the ground now, snow flurries will continue into the evening Thursday making for a slick commute home for many.
Although much of the accumulation that will be seen throughout the Twin Cities today is either happening or on the ground now, snow flurries will continue into the evening Thursday making for a slick commute home for many.
MSP: One killed in single car crash on icy highway in Minneapolis
A 39-year-old Bloomington, Minnesota man was killed while driving on an icy highway in Minneapolis early Thursday.
A 39-year-old Bloomington, Minnesota man was killed while driving on an icy highway in Minneapolis early Thursday.
Twin Cities brace for snow over next couple of days
While other parts of the state have gotten hammered, the Twin Cities have made it through the week mostly unscathed by winter weather. However, that is going to change overnight.
While other parts of the state have gotten hammered, the Twin Cities have made it through the week mostly unscathed by winter weather. However, that is going to change overnight.
Tornado strikes New Orleans metro; damage surveys underway
About an hour after a violent tornado damaged a hospital and homes in New Iberia, the severe weather threat moved into the New Orleans metro area. The multi-day severe weather event has produced tornadoes from Texas to Louisiana.
About an hour after a violent tornado damaged a hospital and homes in New Iberia, the severe weather threat moved into the New Orleans metro area. The multi-day severe weather event has produced tornadoes from Texas to Louisiana.
Minnesota sees some slushy weather, with more snow expected
Weather conditions Wednesday morning made for difficult travel in the Twin Cities.
Weather conditions Wednesday morning made for difficult travel in the Twin Cities.
Wednesday forecast: Slushy snow in the morning; snow Thursday
Slushy snow in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning, then mostly just cloudy. The rain/snow mix returns Wednesday night and there will be snow for most of the day on Thursday.
Slushy snow in the Twin Cities Wednesday morning, then mostly just cloudy. The rain/snow mix returns Wednesday night and there will be snow for most of the day on Thursday.
Live traffic cameras: Snow overnight making roads challenging for morning commute
Snow early Wednesday morning has made for challenging conditions on roads across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
Snow early Wednesday morning has made for challenging conditions on roads across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.
Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with the wintry weather this week
This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain.
This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain.
Slushy conditions remain around Twin Cities Tuesday evening, but 1975 fans remain undeterred
Slushy conditions remain around the Twin Cities, but the snow has held off as temperature have remained slightly above freezing. But regardless of the weather, fans of the band the 1975 have begun to camp outside the Armory in Minneapolis ahead of the show Wednesday night.
Slushy conditions remain around the Twin Cities, but the snow has held off as temperature have remained slightly above freezing. But regardless of the weather, fans of the band the 1975 have begun to camp outside the Armory in Minneapolis ahead of the show Wednesday night.
It's December, so why isn't our storm all snow?
A two-phase storm system is rolling across the central U.S. this week, with phase one occurring on Tuesday and Wednesday
A two-phase storm system is rolling across the central U.S. this week, with phase one occurring on Tuesday and Wednesday
What are the odds of a white Christmas?
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.
In order to qualify for a white Christmas, there must either be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning or falling snow must accumulate to at least 0.1 inches on Dec. 25.



















