US had its coldest February in more than 30 years, NOAA reports

Last month’s dangerous winter storms in the United States caused record subzero temperatures, power outages for millions of homeowners and led to more than two dozen deaths. It also brought one of the coldest Februarys in decades.

Tuesday's forecast: Rain, severe weather possible
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Rain in the Metro, severe weather warning for the Twin Cities and Eastern Minnesota this afternoon

From the slopes to the links, Minnesotans opt outside on balmy March day

Tuesday felt more like a day in late April than early March, leading Minnesotans the rare opportunity to take to both the slopes and the links. 

‘Megadrought’ persists in western states with no end in sight, according to scientists

The western U.S. continues to endure dry conditions, and now scientists are using the term “megadrought” to describe the problem — which has existed for decades — with no end in sight.

Friendly reminder: Snow season isn’t over yet

The sunshine, snow melt and warm temperatures have been great, but if past years tell us anything, we’re not done with the cold and snow yet

Tuesday's forecast: It is going to be NICE!
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Temps will start in the 40s and head to the 60s! Cooling trend starts tomorrow, so enjoy it now!

Minnesotans embrace weekend warm-up as temperatures hit 60

Minnesotans were excited to get outside over the weekend as temperatures warmed up to 60 degrees Sunday.

FOX 9's Ian Leonard does polar plunge for Special Olympics
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FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard participated in a polar plunge as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota.

Thursday's forecast: Highs in the mid to upper 40s
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In the last two days we've lost 80% of our snow pack. That trend will continue with 50s possible this weekend.

It’s not your imagination, spring in Minnesota is getting colder while the rest of the year warms

We all know that the weather in Minnesota can be finicky. From 80° one second, to a foot of snow the next. While differences from year to year are totally normal (we call it year to year variability), we can begin to see more specific trends over time. Our trend in Minnesota is warmer, but with one glaring exception.

Wednesday's forecast: The melt is on!
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Around 40% of the snow pack has melted and with highs in the low 40s today that trend will continue.

Minnesota nature showing signs of spring
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The snow melt in Minnesota is underway and signs of spring are starting to show.

Warm-up has Minnesotans thinking of spring
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With warmer temperatures coming, Minnesotans are enjoying the end of winter activities and looking forward to spring.

'Plowy McPlowFace' earns most votes in Name a Snowplow contest

Eight Minnesota snowplows have new names this week after more than 122,000 Minnesotans voted in MnDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest last month.