Winter

The National Weather Service warns a powerful winter storm could bring 12 to 18 inches of snow — with isolated totals near 24 inches — across parts of Minnesota and Iowa this weekend.

The Weather Channel has updated its projections, and the news is significant for southeast Minnesota. We are now looking at a high-impact storm capable of dropping 12 or more inches.

Southeast Minnesota weather is shifting from 60s to snow. Find out how much accumulation is expected in Rochester this weekend and see the full 10-day forecast.

A storm recap from the National Weather Service describes the storm as a “narrow band of intense snow.”

Find out which areas of Southeast Minnesota are under a Winter Weather Advisory starting Saturday morning.

Across Minnesota, seven other plows earned clever and very Minnesotan names this year, from Oh, For Sleet’s Sake to Sled Zeppelin.

Getting stuck in the snow is practically a Minnesota rite of passage, but the real test is if you know how to get your car unstuck from the snow.

Here are the school closings, delays, and other cancellations across the Rochester and Southern Minnesota area for Friday, February 20th, 2026:

After a spring-like week, a strong system is eyeing Minnesota for mid-week. Heavy snow is possible for Duluth, while southern MN braces for a messy rain-to-snow mix.

It’s official: sleigh rides are back in Rochester on Valentine's Day. Here's where you can hop on.