Antarctica’s 2021 winter was among the coldest on record
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Scientists said it was the second coldest winter after 2004 in the 60-year weather record at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued as storms move into western Minnesota
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of west-central Minnesota as a quick-moving line of storms pushes west Saturday evening into the overnight.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of west-central Minnesota as a quick-moving line of storms pushes west Saturday evening into the overnight.
Summer-feeling weekend ahead, storms possible Saturday night
A summer-feeling weekend is ahead if you're planning fall activities, although a cold front could bring some storms Saturday night.
A summer-feeling weekend is ahead if you're planning fall activities, although a cold front could bring some storms Saturday night.
Heavy rain in North Carolina floods mountain areas, fills massive sinkhole
Heavy rainfall in North Carolina flooded parts of the state this week, including a massive sinkhole in the city of Morganton.
Heavy rainfall in North Carolina flooded parts of the state this week, including a massive sinkhole in the city of Morganton.
Draconid meteor shower to dazzle in peak on Oct. 8
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
The Draconid meteor shower is considered a short-lived event and is expected to peak on Oct. 8.
Big pattern change will bring unsettled weather to Minnesota
For the first time in weeks, a large change in the overall North American weather pattern will lead to more activity across the central United States. This doesn't necessarily mean more moisture in our neck of the woods, but it certainly gives us increased chances heading through the next few days.
For the first time in weeks, a large change in the overall North American weather pattern will lead to more activity across the central United States. This doesn't necessarily mean more moisture in our neck of the woods, but it certainly gives us increased chances heading through the next few days.
Japan earthquake: 6.1-magnitude temblor strikes Tokyo area
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
A powerful earthquake has shaken the Tokyo area. Officials say it registered as a 6.1-magnitude quake.
List: Minnesota's lesser-known places to visit this fall
The Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder indicates that most of the metro area is at about 25 to 50 percent peak, and northern Minnesota is at peak.
The Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder indicates that most of the metro area is at about 25 to 50 percent peak, and northern Minnesota is at peak.
Monday's forecast: Fog early with sun this afternoon and highs in the low 70s
Fog early Tuesday with plenty of sun in the afternoon.
Fog early Tuesday with plenty of sun in the afternoon.
Minnesota's 'cold weather rule' goes into effect Friday
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Friday.
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Friday.
Minnesota firefighters return home after helping parts of Louisiana devastated by hurricane
Minnesota firefighters are back home after answering the call to help communities devastated by Hurricane Ida in Louisana.
Minnesota firefighters are back home after answering the call to help communities devastated by Hurricane Ida in Louisana.
First fall freeze still nowhere in sight
Some isolated spots in northeastern Minnesota have touched the freeze mark already this fall, everyone else has not.
Some isolated spots in northeastern Minnesota have touched the freeze mark already this fall, everyone else has not.
Friday's forecast: Highs in the 70s with plenty of humidity
Rain possible in the metro later tonight
Rain possible in the metro later tonight
Summer-style humidity returns just in time to start October
After diving into fall last week with the first freezing temperatures in the Arrowhead and some 40s for the Twin Cities, we've seen a gradual shift back to summer.
After diving into fall last week with the first freezing temperatures in the Arrowhead and some 40s for the Twin Cities, we've seen a gradual shift back to summer.
Summer-style humidity hangs on until late Saturday
Our summer-style feel gets dialed up a notch Thursday and again Friday as dew points gradually climb back to the mid and upper 60s. That's not just swampy for this time of year, that's uncomfortable humidity for mid July. We'll hang on to that moisture until late Saturday.
Our summer-style feel gets dialed up a notch Thursday and again Friday as dew points gradually climb back to the mid and upper 60s. That's not just swampy for this time of year, that's uncomfortable humidity for mid July. We'll hang on to that moisture until late Saturday.
Thursday's forecast: "Summer" sticks around for one more day
Rain could roll through the Metro later tonight.
Rain could roll through the Metro later tonight.
Minnesotans enjoy a summer-like fall day
In Minnesota, you know winter is never far away. So, when you get a warm, sunny day in late September, you take advantage of it. And that's what plenty of people were doing on Wednesday.
In Minnesota, you know winter is never far away. So, when you get a warm, sunny day in late September, you take advantage of it. And that's what plenty of people were doing on Wednesday.
Hurricane Sam: Category 4 storm likely to bring rough surf to East Coast
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Wednesday's forecast: Hot and humid
A last gasp of summer today and Thursday.
A last gasp of summer today and Thursday.
Hurricane Sam sustains Category 4 storm status over Atlantic
Sam maintained its powerful Category 4 hurricane status into Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Sam maintained its powerful Category 4 hurricane status into Tuesday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.