Minnesota snow totals from March 12-13

Heavy snowfall was reported in the northern part of the region while the Twin Cities was hit with a wintry mix that didn't amount to much accumulation.

MN weather: Weekend will bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota

The snow will likely fly once again in Minnesota this weekend, but it certainly won't be for everyone. Here's what to expect this weekend.

Your weather app is misleading you, and it's costing businesses money

Misleading weather app icons are causing financial headaches for major attractions, like zoos, because people are canceling plans based on a single icon.

Power outages affecting thousands in Minnesota
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Powerful winds swept across Minnesota, knocking out electricity to homes and disabling traffic lights in several areas. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg reports. 

Weather apps are misleading you about the forecast
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Misleading weather app icons are affecting major attractions like zoos. Rain icons on apps can imply all-day rain, impacting visitor numbers. Weather apps are valuable for current conditions like temperature and humidity. However, they often lack accuracy in forecasting due to reliance on computer models, which have inherent limitations.

MN weather: Peak wind gusts in Minnesota Thursday into Friday

A low-pressure system brought intense winds to Minnesota late Thursday into Friday, with several regions reporting gusts between 55 and 70 mph.

MN weather: Gusty winds, afternoon sunshine Friday
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Morning gusty winds will gradually improve, along with a break in the clouds for some afternoon sunshine. The attention then shifts to an incoming winter storm this weekend. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the forecast. 

MN weather: Rain/snow mix overnight, High Wind Warning Friday
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your latest forecast update. The Twin Cities metro will see a mix of rain and snow overnight Thursday into Friday, following by a High Wind Warning, with gusts of up to 60 mph in some areas.

MN weather: High winds warning for Twin Cities
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Overnight Thursday will be very windy with a high wind warning in place until Friday morning. 

Powerful tornado causes major damage in Indiana
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Parts of Indiana are picking up the pieces after a major tornado hit the state. FOX's Robert Ray has more.

MN weather: Snowy, gusty later Thursday; potential for snow Saturday
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for Thursday, March 12, 2026. There's potential for rain, snow and gusty winds on Thursday into Friday, and the potential for more snow on Saturday. Here's what to expect. 

MN weather: Rain, snow, and gusty breezes Thursday
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Rain, snow, and gusty breezes return later on Thursday across Minnesota. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz breaks down what to expect with this latest storm system. 

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update to the Minnesota weather forecast for March 11, 2026.