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CBS News
28-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Power outages impact thousands of Minnesotans amid Monday storms
Thousands of Minnesotans are without power as severe weather moves through the state Monday evening. As of 5:45 p.m., Xcel Energy's outage map shows nearly 4,000 people in the Twin Cities are without power, with the largest outage impacting communities in Arden Hills, Blaine, Shoreview, St. Paul and Mounds View. Minnesota Power's outage map shows more than 2,500 customers are without service, mainly in the northern Arrowhead and just east of Grand Rapids. Severe storms forecast across the state had the potential for hail, strong wind gusts and tornadoes. A tornado watch was in effect until 8 p.m. for more than 24 counties to the south and west. Anyone who sees a downed power line or debris on one should keep their distance from it and contact the police. Find more information from the WCCO NEXT Weather Team on severe weather alerts and severe thunderstorms, as well as the dangers of flooding and extreme heat.
CBS News
28-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Multiple rounds of severe storms threaten Minnesota on Monday
NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from April 28, 2025 NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from April 28, 2025 NEXT Weather: 5 a.m. report for Minnesota from April 28, 2025 A volatile Monday is likely to bring multiple rounds of severe weather across Minnesota. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the day. The first wave of thunderstorms is set to hit in the morning hours, dragging east across the state. The system should move into the Twin Cities between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. This round could produce large hail and pockets of damaging wind. WCCO We'll get a temporary break in the late morning before conditions rapidly reload with rising heat, humidity and storm energy. In the afternoon and evening, isolated storms could become intense fast, with very large hail, destructive wind gusts and even tornadoes possible. Southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, is under a moderate risk for severe weather. As you move to the north and west, the threat diminishes, though much of the state is under some sort of risk. Things turn cooler and breezy on Tuesday, with no storms expected. Rain returns midweek, though the risk for anything severe is low. Find more information from the WCCO NEXT Weather Team on severe weather alerts and severe thunderstorms, as well as the dangers of flooding and extreme heat.
CBS News
14-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Light snow to make for a messy Valentine's Day evening in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Light snow will make for a messy Valentine's Day evening in the Twin Cities. A winter weather advisory is in effect between 2 p.m. and midnight Saturday along and east of I-35. Friday morning will be chilly, but not quite as frigid thanks to clouds that are increasing ahead of our next weak storm system. Southerly winds with gusts up to 25 mph will help push temperatures into the mid 20s in the afternoon, with snow arriving between 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the metro. The snow will be light, but since it will being falling during the evening commute, the WCCO NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Drive Alert. Everything tapers off quickly overnight with 1-3 inches of accumulation in the metro, but closer to 3-5 inches into western Wisconsin. Breezy winds continue through the weekend with temperatures falling from the mid 20s Saturday back into the single digits Sunday. All of next week remains bitterly cold with wind chills pushing minus 30 degrees each morning, and minus 10 at their best in the afternoon.
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Minnesota's winter snow total lags more than 20 inches below average
MINNEAPOLIS — Despite the frigid temperatures so far this winter, the amount of snowfall in Minnesota is still significantly below average. Through the first week of February, the state usually sees about 32 inches of snow. As of Friday afternoon, a measly 10.9 inches have been recorded. A storm system Friday night into Saturday could bring between 2 and 6.5 inches of accumulation to the metro, according to the WCCO NEXT Weather Team, but even the high end keeps this winter's total well below average through early February. Aside from a snowstorm on Dec. 19 that dropped 5.5 inches at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, officials have reported less than 1 inch of accumulation every day this winter. This winter's snow totals are still above where we were this time in 2024 when we only had 7.3 inches of snow. On Valentine's Day that year, a storm system dropped around 7 inches of snow, doubling the state's total. The lack of snow this year has made it difficult for winter enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails are closed for riders. The 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has been postponed after organizers canceled last year.
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Why Minnesota's snow total forecast for latest storm has dropped
MINNEAPOLIS — A storm system is set to arrive in Minnesota late Friday, likely bringing several inches of snow for the Twin Cities. Earlier forecasts showed the potential for up to 9 inches of snow in parts of the state, including the metro. But the latest accumulation models have dialed totals down a bit. The WCCO NEXT Weather Team says based on six different forecast models, the metro could see between 2-6.5 inches of accumulation by late Saturday — though a narrow band may see more. Meteorologist Joseph Dames says it will be fluffy snow, with central Minnesota and western Wisconsin still the general area for the highest snow totals. The National Weather Service predicts between 3-6 inches will fall in the metro, and it's issued a winter weather advisory for most of Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas from Saturday at midnight through 6 p.m. Parts of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin are also in an ice storm warning. A NEXT Weather Alert has also been issued due to potential impacts on state roads. So why the big change in snow total predictions? Dames reminds us that weather models are always going to change as we near an event. "The closer we are to that event, the more clear the forecast is. That means, there will be a contrast between weather data from three days ago, and even a few hours before the snow arrives," Dames said. What's changed in the last 24 hours? The amount of moisture has come down, meaning we won't have as much to work with to build some of the massive snow totals that were indicated in previous weather models. And Dames says there are signs of dry air preventing some areas from seeing snow until later in the night. What hasn't changed? Dames say the general timing and location of the snow is still the same. "It will happen late Friday night closer to midnight and will continue through Saturday morning," he said. The system will exit in time for Super Bowl Sunday, but it will usher in a string of days with single-digit highs and subzero lows, likely leading to some cold weather advisories.
