A 12-sided snowflake? Colorado photographer captures unusual snowflake formation
A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
A Colorado man is taking the time to make sure the hidden beauty of snowflakes don't go unnoticed, including a rare 12-sided snowflake he captured last week.
Minnesota weather: Bitter cold start for the weekend
Saturday will be bitter cold and well below average, but temperatures will warm to slightly more seasonable on Sunday.
Saturday will be bitter cold and well below average, but temperatures will warm to slightly more seasonable on Sunday.
Minnesota weather: Bitter cold to start the weekend
This morning's actual temperatures were in the single digits, with wind chills falling well below zero. The unseasonably cold weather will stick around through the day Saturday with a high of 15 degrees, but as winds shift, wind chills will start to improve.
This morning's actual temperatures were in the single digits, with wind chills falling well below zero. The unseasonably cold weather will stick around through the day Saturday with a high of 15 degrees, but as winds shift, wind chills will start to improve.
Minnesota travel conditions remain slick late Friday into Saturday
Travel conditions across Minnesota will be difficult at times late Friday evening until Saturday afternoon.
Travel conditions across Minnesota will be difficult at times late Friday evening until Saturday afternoon.
Wind chill Friday leads into chilly Saturday
A Wind Advisory is in place for most of the state of Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday. Wind gusts are expected to be from the northwest, gusting up to 45 to 50 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for south central Minnesota and western Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday because of falling snow and strong wind gusts reducing visibilities at times, which will lead to travel concerns. Friday night into Saturday morning is less about how much snow Minnesota picks up, and more about strong wind gusts, low visibilities due to blowing snow, falling temperatures, and potential flash freeze creating icy conditions on wet surfaces from melting snow earlier Friday afternoon.
A Wind Advisory is in place for most of the state of Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday. Wind gusts are expected to be from the northwest, gusting up to 45 to 50 mph. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for south central Minnesota and western Minnesota until 3 a.m. Saturday because of falling snow and strong wind gusts reducing visibilities at times, which will lead to travel concerns. Friday night into Saturday morning is less about how much snow Minnesota picks up, and more about strong wind gusts, low visibilities due to blowing snow, falling temperatures, and potential flash freeze creating icy conditions on wet surfaces from melting snow earlier Friday afternoon.
Friday forecast: Wind gusts of up to 40+ mph this evening
FOX 9's Keith Marler has the latest on the forecast as we head into the weekend.
FOX 9's Keith Marler has the latest on the forecast as we head into the weekend.
Minnesota weather: Thawing Friday, then temperatures plunge
The Twin Cities are heading for a thaw on Friday before a cold front arrives just after sunset.
The Twin Cities are heading for a thaw on Friday before a cold front arrives just after sunset.
Friday's forecast: Thawing and then temps plunge
A wind advisory is in effect for Friday night as things turn gusty and temperatures plunge.
A wind advisory is in effect for Friday night as things turn gusty and temperatures plunge.
Minnesota weather: Breezy, blustery and bright
It's going to be a breezy couple of days in Minnesota.
It's going to be a breezy couple of days in Minnesota.
Thursday's forecast: Breezy and bright
Wind gusts up to 30-40 mph on Thursday will make it feel much colder than the temperature. But it'll be sunny and bright. Friday will see temperatures fall -- and possibly some snowflakes.
Wind gusts up to 30-40 mph on Thursday will make it feel much colder than the temperature. But it'll be sunny and bright. Friday will see temperatures fall -- and possibly some snowflakes.
‘Ice is never truly safe,’ deputies remind Minnesotans as temps drop
Minnesotans enjoy their watersports. So as the temperatures drop, they may be itching to go ice fishing or snowmobiling on the lake.
Minnesotans enjoy their watersports. So as the temperatures drop, they may be itching to go ice fishing or snowmobiling on the lake.
Tornadoes fueled by record-high temperatures kill 2, wreck homes in South
Significant tornado damage was evident in a community north of Montgomery, Alabama, where two people were killed as a tree struck their home.
Significant tornado damage was evident in a community north of Montgomery, Alabama, where two people were killed as a tree struck their home.
A little – or none – goes a long way when it comes to salting roads and sidewalks
Cutting back and using alternatives to ice-melt containing salt is key to preventing chloride pollution -- which can impact freshwater fish.
Cutting back and using alternatives to ice-melt containing salt is key to preventing chloride pollution -- which can impact freshwater fish.
Some delays at MSP Airport after Tuesday's temporary shutdown due to snow
There are some delays at MSP Airport on Wednesday after snow forced the airport to close its runways for just shy of three hours on Tuesday amid heavy snowfall.
There are some delays at MSP Airport on Wednesday after snow forced the airport to close its runways for just shy of three hours on Tuesday amid heavy snowfall.
Minneapolis snow emergency: About 200 cars towed
About 200 cars were towed in Minneapolis Tuesday night into Wednesday morning during what was the city's first snow emergency of the season, according to the city's impound lot.
About 200 cars were towed in Minneapolis Tuesday night into Wednesday morning during what was the city's first snow emergency of the season, according to the city's impound lot.
200 cars towed during Minneapolis snow emergency
During the first snow emergency of the season in Minneapolis, about 200 vehicles were towed Tuesday night. The snow emergency continues Wednesday and Thursday.
During the first snow emergency of the season in Minneapolis, about 200 vehicles were towed Tuesday night. The snow emergency continues Wednesday and Thursday.
Snow emergencies declared in St. Paul, Minneapolis
Snow emergencies are in effect in St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as other cities, after Tuesday's snow, which dumped 5-8 inches across the Twin Cities metro.
Snow emergencies are in effect in St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as other cities, after Tuesday's snow, which dumped 5-8 inches across the Twin Cities metro.
Minnesota weather: Cold and blustery, with some sunshine
After Tuesday's 5-8 inches of snow, Wednesday will be cold and blustery, with wind chills closer to zero degrees all day.
After Tuesday's 5-8 inches of snow, Wednesday will be cold and blustery, with wind chills closer to zero degrees all day.
Wednesday's forecast: The snow is done, but the wind will pick up
Roads remain slippery as stronger winds will blow yesterdays' snow. Highs in the low 20s.
Roads remain slippery as stronger winds will blow yesterdays' snow. Highs in the low 20s.
MSP Airport closes runways for nearly 3 hours due to 'excessive snowfall'
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport closed its runways due to "excessive snowfall rates and low visibility," Tuesday afternoon.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport closed its runways due to "excessive snowfall rates and low visibility," Tuesday afternoon.