Weather and Climate News

Sunshine and 50s for Friday; rain chances this weekend
Some rare November sunshine is on tap for our Friday. Temperatures continue to trend above our seasonal average with highs in the 50s expected. Our next weather system will bring some intermittent, light rain showers for the weekend.
Minnesota drought conditions improve
Minnesota's drought conditions are showing signs of improvement. Recent rounds of rainfall have helped alleviate some of the dryness, with a few areas seeing a reduction in drought severity.
How dead stuff at the bottom of the ocean helps slow the pace of climate change
The oceans play a big role in preventing the Earth from getting even hotter due to climate change. That's thanks to the ocean's natural waste recycling system, a process that's still mysterious.
Areas of dense fog early Wednesday, then spotty sunshine returns
Dense fog is expected early Wednesday morning, reducing visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile at times. Spotty sunshine will break through with mainly dry conditions. A pleasant warming trend will follow with temperatures reaching the mid-50s by Friday.