Winter

The latest Farmers' Almanac winter forecast for Minnesota is out, and it predicts a season filled with cold snaps, snow and surprises.

Summer is slipping away, and those first chilly nights are already giving us a warning. The 2026 first fall frost dates are out. So, how much longer do we have?

How will a Super El Niño affect Minnesota's winter? Read the latest predictions on snowfall, freeze-thaw cycles, and cold snaps.

Warmer and drier sounds like a relief after last winter, but Minnesota's weather history has a way of humbling even the boldest forecasts.

What comes to mind when you think of Minnesota? Weather? Taxes? Hotdish? The team at Reader's Digest put together a quick cheat sheet with each state's best and worst quality.

A new Minnesota climate report says winters are becoming less extreme, while tornadoes and wildfires show no increase.

A heads-up for winter lovers: the forecast is shifting, and it might mean less snow and more mild days this season.

A rare Super El Niño is forecast for late 2026. Find out why this weather phenomenon acts like a "warm blanket" for Minnesota winters.

I was curious if people in Rochester are actually paying attention to urgent messages - based on what I saw today, I'd give our town a "C". I have photos to prove it.

Here are the school closings, delays, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Monday, March 16th, 2026: