Ice out on Lake Minnetonka could come earlier than usual this year

Many of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes are starting to see open water and that usually signals open season for thinking about spring.

Wet first half of week could bring more than inch of rain to many

After a very nice, albeit windy, weekend, we’re heading for a wet couple of days as our next storm moves in with plenty of early spring moisture.

Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end

A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.

Fire weather watch issued for parts of northeastern Minnesota

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of northeast Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US

Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.

Sunny skies for Thursday, March 18, 2021
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FOX 9's Cody Matz gives a Minnesota weather forecast for Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Multiple twisters touch down in Alabama, Mississippi as wave of tornadoes moves through South

A significant tornado outbreak in the South on Wednesday is expected to continue with numerous strong, potentially violent tornadoes likely to impact the region into Thursday.

Snow totals: Mankato gets foot of snow during spring snow storm

Parts of the state got a spring snow day Monday, with up to a foot of snow falling in southern Minnesota and 2-5 inches in the Twin Cities metro. 

Crews respond to crashes, jackknifes, spinouts in slushy road conditions Monday

Snow has created tricky driving conditions in the Minnesota area Monday as emergency crews respond to crashes, jackknifed vehicles and spinouts in the southern half of the state. 

Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights

A massive snowstorm is bringing some much-needed relief to Colorado, as some parts of the state are suffering severe drought. Some areas have already gotten 9 inches of snow - and others could see up to two feet by Monday morning.