Weather and Climate News

Mild Saturday night with cloudy skies
Cloudy skies will persist through Saturday evening, with lows only dropping into the mid-30s. On Sunday, a clipper system will bring light snow accumulations to the northland and North Shore, while the Twin Cities may experience a light rain/snow mix.
Winter storms and rain sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving
A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile, on the opposite coast, blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.
Cloudy and calm conditions for Saturday
The weather this weekend will be relatively calm, with mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures will stay above average for this time of year, but a significant cool-down is expected for the Thanksgiving week. There is a chance of light rain or snow showers late Sunday into Monday, particularly in northern Minnesota.
Milder through the weekend. Light snow and colder air coming next week
We’ll see peeks of sun Friday with lighter winds. Temperatures will run slightly above normal through Sunday, but a clipper system will bring light snow, sprinkles and colder air through next week.
Significant improvement made in drought conditions
Significant progress has been made in improving drought conditions, with the most notable change occurring in the severe drought category. The situation has been greatly alleviated thanks to beneficial rainfall.
'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the U.S. Northwest
A major storm was sweeping across the U.S. Northwest, battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two people. 
Continued windy and mostly cloudy Thursday, some sun Friday
Thursday will be another mostly cloudy and windy day. Temps will be slightly warmer in eastern Minnesota, near 40. Friday offers some peeks of sun before clouds fill back in Saturday.