Homeowners getting a headstart on ice dam prevention

Homeowners getting a headstart on ice dam prevention

Last winter's freezing temperatures and mounting snow created the perfect conditions for ice dams, the ridge of ice that can form along the edge of a roof that can cause serious damage. With winter around the corner, one ice dam removal expert says that prevention is key.

Last winter's freezing temperatures and mounting snow created the perfect conditions for ice dams, the ridge of ice that can form along the edge of a roof that can cause serious damage. With winter around the corner, one ice dam removal expert says that prevention is key.

Weather update - Evening of Oct. 13
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Weather update - Evening of Oct. 13

FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz gives a weather update Sunday night, Oct. 13.

FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz gives a weather update Sunday night, Oct. 13.

First flakes fly in the Twin Cities

First flakes fly in the Twin Cities

While it certainly seems really early in the fall to already get some snowflakes in the Twin Cities, turns out, it’s not all that unusual.

While it certainly seems really early in the fall to already get some snowflakes in the Twin Cities, turns out, it’s not all that unusual.

Weather outlook for Saturday, October 12, 2019
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Weather outlook for Saturday, October 12, 2019

Meteorologist Cody Matz has your weather forecast for the Twin Cities and Minnesota on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Meteorologist Cody Matz has your weather forecast for the Twin Cities and Minnesota on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

North Dakota slammed with snow as below average cold hits Minnesota

North Dakota slammed with snow as below average cold hits Minnesota

On average, the Twin Cities sees its first snowflakes by mid-October. So seeing snowflakes on Friday wasn’t exactly a surprise. But, measurable snowfall - that’s not expected quite yet.

On average, the Twin Cities sees its first snowflakes by mid-October. So seeing snowflakes on Friday wasn’t exactly a surprise. But, measurable snowfall - that’s not expected quite yet.

Weather outlook for Friday, October 11, 2019
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Weather outlook for Friday, October 11, 2019

It will be a cold and blustery Friday with wind chills in the 20s with occasional dampness in the form of spotty drops or a rainy mix.

It will be a cold and blustery Friday with wind chills in the 20s with occasional dampness in the form of spotty drops or a rainy mix.

Twin Cities will see wind chills in 20s Friday, could wake up to coating of snow Saturday

Twin Cities will see wind chills in 20s Friday, could wake up to coating of snow Saturday

Friday will be cold and blustery with occasional dampness in the form of spotty drips or rainy mix and temperatures holding steady in the 30s throughout the day. Wind chills will be in the 20s. 

Friday will be cold and blustery with occasional dampness in the form of spotty drips or rainy mix and temperatures holding steady in the 30s throughout the day. Wind chills will be in the 20s. 

Cold front moves through Twin Cities Thursday night, wind chills in 20s expected Friday

Cold front moves through Twin Cities Thursday night, wind chills in 20s expected Friday

While snow is often the headline, it will be taking a backseat the upcoming few days to our cold that will affect all of us. Now, I’m not saying that we can’t get some flakes in the Twin Cities and even some light accumulations in northwestern Minnesota, but it will be the cold that is the MUCH bigger story around here into the weekend.

While snow is often the headline, it will be taking a backseat the upcoming few days to our cold that will affect all of us. Now, I’m not saying that we can’t get some flakes in the Twin Cities and even some light accumulations in northwestern Minnesota, but it will be the cold that is the MUCH bigger story around here into the weekend.

FOX 9 Weather Forecast for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019
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FOX 9 Weather Forecast for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Wednesday was beautiful but the weather is turning towards winter in the Twin Cities starting Friday. Cody Matz has your forecast for October 9, 2019.

Wednesday was beautiful but the weather is turning towards winter in the Twin Cities starting Friday. Cody Matz has your forecast for October 9, 2019.

It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota
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It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota

It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota, as FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at the weather trends.

It has been a lackluster year for sunshine in Minnesota, as FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at the weather trends.

It has been a lackluster year for sunshine

It has been a lackluster year for sunshine

Sunshine has been hard to come by over the last few weeks, months, and years. In fact, it's been nearly 3 years since we've had a substantial run of sunny days...

Sunshine has been hard to come by over the last few weeks, months, and years. In fact, it's been nearly 3 years since we've had a substantial run of sunny days...