Warning: Big weather changes ahead in Minnesota

A very pleasant day is expected Monday and will easily be the nicest of the week, but the changes begin already on Tuesday. Clouds and showers arrive along with a big surge of moisture.

Parched March expands western drought conditions for third month in a row

According to NOAA’s U.S. climate report, March's average monthly temperature across the U.S. was 44.1 degrees, ranking in the warmest third of the 128-year climate record.

Nebraska fire chief killed responding to 30,000-acre wildfire

A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska. 

Twin Cities possible last measurable snow is right on target

As amazing as it may sound, our persistent dustings of snow this week have been...perfectly normal.  While the sheer number of hours that we've had flakes falling may be a bit unusual for this time of year, the sole fact that it's snowing at all is perfectly common. The Twin Cities snow season often lasts well into April and can get all the way through much of May... although May snow is far less common.

State-of-the-art weather station to monitor skies during USFL games in Birmingham

Crews with WeatherSTEM installed a new, state-of-the-art weather station on a rooftop near Birmingham's Protective Stadium, home of the USFL this season.

Cold Twins home opener is typical for Minnesota

The weather in Minnesota this time of year always varies, which is why FOX 9's Cody Matz says it's not surprising the Twins pushed their season opener to Friday because of our wet week.

Wednesday's forecast: More rain
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The early morning snow will turn to rain throughout the day. High near 40.

Minnesota weather forecast: Wet and windy midweek

A quiet start to our Tuesday, but it doesn't last as rain begins to push through the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota by the lunch hour. This will be the beginning of a 60-hour very damp stretch where some areas could pick up close to an inch of rain, while other areas will see some flakes as well.

Tuesday's forecast: Rain showers throughout the day
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Rain showers will arrive by lunch leading to a cool and damp afternoon. The snowflakes will stay across northern Minnesota.