White Thanksgiving: Powerful snowstorm prompts blizzard warnings, dangerous whiteout conditions

Periods of whiteout and life-threatening driving conditions will be possible across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, as well as places downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario in Ohio, western Pennsylvania and western New York, beginning Wednesday through Friday.

Washington County Name a Snowplow contest now open for submissions

County staff will review submissions, with top ideas heading to a round of public voting in January 2026, when two winners will be selected.

West central Minnesota no travel advisory lifted

A no travel advisory that was issued Tuesday in west central Minnesota due to snowy driving conditions in the area has been lifted.

Award-winning Holiday bread, food safety tips, Winter storm warning for MN & more: Nov. 25, 2025
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On today’s episode of “The Afternoon Shift,” Adam Llorens and Maxx Fuller are joined by FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard to forecast the impending winter storm across Minnesota (including a guest appearance by Maxx at the weather board!). Also, Marcus Carpenter of Route 1 profiles his organization working for equity in agriculture, a special profile of LUMINISCENCE with the Basilica of St. Mary’s pastor, Fr. Daniel Griffith. And later, a special presentation by our friends at Cossetta’s in St. Paul on their award-winning panettone bread! All that and more, right here on “The Afternoon Shift”!

Rain turns to snow as wind remains a factor
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard offers the latest details on Tuesday evening as rain turning to snow will mix with strong winds to make tough travel conditions for many into Wednesday.

MN school closings: Winter storm closing schools early on Tuesday

Our first storm of the winter season is already starting to hit northern Minnesota, and it’s causing some schools to close early on Tuesday.

MN snowstorm: State Patrol urges drivers to plan ahead
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Snowfall and gusty winds are expected across the metro area and Minnesota, potentially affecting visibility. With increased holiday travel, the Minnesota State Patrol said it's crucial to plan ahead and check 511mn.org for road updates.

Winter storm warning for Twin Cities, blizzard warning for western MN

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities metro as the first snow storm of the cold season approaches. The storm will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.

Snowstorm may disrupt Thanksgiving travel rush
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Travelers could potentially face delays as a winter storm is approaching the Twin Cities metro on one of the busiest travel days of the year. FOX 9’s Bill Keller has the latest from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

MN weather: Timeline for Tuesday-Wednesday winter storm
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FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has more on what to expect with Tuesday's and early Wednesday's winter storm. The Twin Cities metro is under a winter storm warning, and could get 3 to 5 inches of snow.

Wintery mix ahead for Minnesota midweek
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A wintery mix is headed to much of Minnesota midweek before bitter cold follows toward the weekend.

MN weather: Winter storm coming Tuesday
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard hast the latest on the first storm of the winter season coming to Minnesota on Tuesday. The Twin Cities metro will be under a Winter Weather Advisory, while further north there will be Winter Storm Watches and Warnings.

MN weather: Winter storm expected Tuesday into Wednesday morning

The first snowstorm of our cold season will bring rain and snow to the state and parts of the region Tuesday into early Wednesday.

MN weather: Rain, snow possible Tuesday-Wednesday
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the weather forecast ahead of Thanksgiving in Minnesota. Here's what to expect.

Minnesota weather: A cloudier but still seasonably mild Monday

Expect a seasonably mild and fairly cloudy Monday ahead of rain and snow opportunities for parts of Minnesota on Tuesday.

MN weather: Seasonably mild Monday
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Expect a seasonably mild and cloudy Monday ahead of rain and snow opportunities for parts of Minnesota on Tuesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.

MN weather: Big changes coming after record Sunday
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your forecast to start the week after we broke a 120-year record with a high of 56 degrees on Sunday.