Minnesota weather: Winter Weather Advisory extends to Twin Cities

The Twin Cities is under a Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday night. Much of Minnesota is under an Extreme Cold Warning starting Thursday night, and going until noon Saturday. Find live updates on conditions here.

Minnesota weather: What to expect with extreme cold warning Thursday-Friday

An extreme cold warning is in effect for Minnesota starting Thursday evening, when wind chills could reach 40 and 50 below zero in much of the state. Here's what to expect.

Do trees actually explode from 'extreme' cold?

Can trees really explode in the extreme cold? Rumors are spreading on social media that the frigid temperatures in the Upper Midwest this week could mean exploding trees. FOX 9's Cody Matz breaks down this viral claim.

Minnesota school closings: Schools closing early on Wednesday, Jan. 21

Dozens of school districts in Minnesota are closing early on Wednesday due to winter weather. Find a list of schools that are closing early here.

MN weather: Wednesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update to the frigid forecast for Minnesota.

MN weather: Light snow and breezy Wednesday
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Expect a brief, seasonable afternoon with periods of light snow and gusty winds on Wednesday. FOX 9 meteorologist Jared Piepenburg has the full forecast.

Minnesota weather: Shelters, beds available during cold streak ahead

Several agencies and organizations in the Twin Cities are providing spaces for people who are looking for a place to keep warm during temps later this week that will be the coldest we've felt this season.

MN weather: Extreme Cold Watch starts Thursday
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FOX 9 Meteorologist Ian Leonard has your latest forecast. Enjoy Wednesday, because dangerously cold conditions are on the way.

MN weather: Extreme Cold Watch starts Thursday night

Enjoy Wednesday’s high in the low 20s, because dangerously cold weather is on its way to Minnesota later this week.

MN weather: Tuesday forecast update
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FOX 9's Keith Marler shares an update on the Minnesota weather forecast for Jan. 20, 2026.

MN weather: Calmer and a little warmer Tuesday
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Minnesota will start to warm up, albeit briefly, for the middle of the work week before it gets cold again for the weekend. 

MN weather: More extreme cold ahead to end week
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The weather rollercoaster continues with highs near 20s midweek before plunging to start the weekend.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

Weekend snow: Russia sees 7 feet, Florida gets a dusting
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Parts of Russia are dealing with the aftermath of a powerful storm that dumped more than 7 feet of snow over the weekend. At the same time, northern Florida experienced rare snowfall. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports. 

MN weather: How cold it felt Monday morning
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It's January in Minnesota, which means bitterly cold mornings are now the norm. FOX 9 Meteorologist Keith Marler tells us how cold it felt Monday as we woke up for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

MN weather: How cold it felt waking up Monday morning

Minnesota woke up to one of its coldest mornings of the winter so far, with an overnight low of -8 and a wind chill of -32.

MN weather: A frigid and breezy Monday
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It will be a bright but frigid Monday, with a cold weather advisory in effect until noon and wind chills as low as minus 35 degrees possible. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the full forecast.