Weather and Climate News

The early morning wintry mix left some icy spots in the metro area. It’ll be a windy Sunday, and wind advisories continue until late afternoon in many areas.
We’ll have a windy Sunday, with a wintry mix possible early Sunday morning. Temps will be mild Sunday afternoon, but it’ll feel a bit chilly due to the strong winds. We take a look at our next chance of arctic chill, and the January temperature outlook.
Comfortable weekend temps, but windy on Sunday
Our weekend temperatures will be reasonable (for early January), but many of us will have a bad-hair day on Sunday as the winds pick up. If you plan to play in the snow this weekend, there’s plenty of snow cover across most of Minnesota.
Why winter storms are a busy time for emergency rooms
Winter storms can create treacherous conditions for driving. They can also cause lots of injuries, sometimes severe. Dr. Bill Heegaard of Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency department talks about the kind of conditions that cause injuries, what types of injuries are common and what we can do to prevent them.