Snow, ice cover peak over weekend as slow melt into spring begins

With another coating of snow on Sunday and the 17th consecutive day with temperatures below freezing, we have certainly maintained a pretty healthy snow pack in many areas from January through much of February.

Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills after winter storm

The surge in pricing is hitting Texans who have chosen to pay wholesale prices for their power, which is typically cheaper than paying fixed rates during good weather.

Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm

A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused power outages in millions of homes and businesses.

President Biden declares major disaster in Texas

The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden's disaster management skills.

Weather experts say winter catastrophe was no surprise, lack of planning caused disaster

Government and private meteorologists saw it coming, some nearly three weeks in advance. They started sounding warnings two weeks ahead of time. They talked to officials. They issued blunt warnings through social media.

After deep freeze, Minnesotans enjoy outdoor fun during warmup

After nearly two weeks in the freezer, temps in Minnesota are warming up, making for some opportunities to enjoy the winter weather.

After deep freeze, Minnesotans enjoy outdoor fun during warmup
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After nearly two weeks in the freezer, temps in Minnesota are warming up, making for some opportunities to enjoy the winter weather.

Air quality alert impacts Twin Cities metro this weekend

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert in parts of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro, from Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, Feb. 21 at noon.

Friday's forecast: It's warming! (but not warm)
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Temps are still below average and will warm throughout the weekend. Sunday could see light snow.

Shipment delays lead to postponed COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Minnesota
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Appointments for COVID-19 vaccination are being postponed at multiple state-run locations across Minnesota due to delay in vaccine shipments caused by the severe winter weather in the southern U.S., according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Pipe emergencies continue across North Texas as thawing begins

As pipes thaw, more emergencies at homes and businesses will happen across North Texas. One Dallas woman's car was covered in ice after she parked under a pipe that burst.

Price gouging plagues Texans searching for lodging, necessities amid winter storm

Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents is providing an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies.

Heroic Texas firefighter rescues dog submerged in semi-frozen pond

A local firefighter in Odessa, Texas was caught on video rescuing a dog separated from her owner and trapped in a semi-frozen pond.