Weather and Climate News

January 28, 2019 8:57 PM

U of M Twin Cities campus extends class cancellation through noon Thursday

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus has called off classes from Tuesday afternoon through noon Thursday due to weather.

by MPR News Staff

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January 28, 2019 5:10 PM

Take it from an ER doc: 'Don't challenge nature'

Winter is really here. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your car, if you have one, healthy.

by Cody Nelson

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January 28, 2019 5:02 PM

Fact or fiction: Test your knowledge of cold weather claims on this quiz

You've likely heard these tips for dealing with subzero temperatures before -- But are they true? Test your knowledge!

by Sara Porter

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January 28, 2019 4:55 PM

A Beautiful World: Rescuing animals in winter

As temperatures drop and humans bundle up, homeless animals and wildlife need a helping hand.

by Heather McElhatton

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January 28, 2019 1:53 PM

Walz won't order Minnesota schools closed during cold snap

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will not call for a statewide closure of Minnesota schools due to the bitter subzero temperatures coming the next few days, adding that he will let local districts make the decision.

by Brian Bakst

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January 28, 2019 1:00 PM

Ahead of subzero cold, schools call off classes

Several Minnesota schools have announced that they will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday due to the extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chills forecasted.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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January 28, 2019 12:01 PM

Historic cold, windy weather coming our way

Monday evening weather headlines: Alberta clipper laid down a fresh blanket of snow to radiate heat to space Dangerously cold and sometimes windy weather is coming our way Tuesday through Thursday Twin Cities temperatures will be our coldest in 23 years; record lows are possible Saturday will feel balmy Now let’s dig a little deeper…

by Bill Endersen

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January 28, 2019 11:35 AM

Snow reports from around Minnesota

Some parts of southeast Minnesota saw nearly 10 inches of snow from late Sunday into Monday, as a winter storm moved across the state.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 28, 2019 9:56 AM

Photos: Snowstorm blankets Minnesota ahead of deep freeze

Minnesotans woke up to a fresh coat of snow Monday morning, after a winter storm the night before dumped as much as 9 inches of the fluffy white stuff in parts of the state.

by MPR News Staff

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January 28, 2019 6:07 AM

Snow emergencies declared; dangerous cold coming

Some schools have already announced closures for later this week when a bitter cold is expected to set in. Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he would not be ordering a statewide closure.

by MPR News Staff

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