Local Weather & Crime Brief

Quick Recap

• Hennepin County is experiencing light snow and fog/mist with current temperatures at 17°F.
• Light snow is developing across the...

• Hazardous Weather Outlook for Hennepin County
• Current at Minneapolis Crystal Airport (KMIC): Light Snow Fog/Mist, 17°F (-8°C)
• Elev: 866 ft (Lat 45.06°N, Lon 93.35°W)

Travel safety alert for Twin Cities:

• Tonight: Light snow brings 1-2 inches, fluffy at ~20° temps but causing slick roads and reduced visibility for...

• Historic 18+ inches of snow slammed Lake City, making street clearing tough for crews.
• Crews pushing forward on roads despite heavy snow removal hurdles.
• City suspends sidewalk snow fines due to storm severity; thanks residents for patience.

Clipper system targets Twin Cities metro with heavy snow Tuesday:

• Timing tracked hour-by-hour via radar and snowfall forecast
• Accumulation potential up to 3 feet discussed
• Fargo to Minneapolis in path—prep for winter storm impacts

Winter storm warning kicks in at 4 p.m. Saturday for Minneapolis, St. Paul, Shakopee, Stillwater, St. Cloud, and Red Wing as a massive storm nears.

Blizzard Warnings Persist in Southern Minnesota

• 🔥 No-Travel Advisories: Authorities advise no travel across much of southern Minnesota as...

Act now – severe storms and tornado outbreak loom late Sunday-Monday statewide.

• Secure safe shelter, especially trailer homes and manufactured...

• Fortunate break: Historic storm caused zero crashes statewide contrast, just 6 slide-offs.
• Commutes doubled to over 1 hour amid zero visibility,...

Public safety alert: No travel advised across much of southern Minnesota amid ongoing blizzard warnings through early Monday.

Key risks:

• Gusty...

Major local incidents shake metro Atlanta:

• Fatal child stabbing: Atlanta police arrested suspect in 4-year-old's death in East Point.
• Kidnapping:...

• Storm Tracker Day: Severe thunderstorms with gusts to 70 mph
• Threat low overnight, ramping up around 8 a.m.
• Storms hit Lowcountry mid-late afternoon; tornado watch likely
• Hail possible too

March winds batter Metro Detroit:

• Uprooted trees fell on homes and cars, causing property damage
• Widespread power outages reported across the area
• Notable home damage in Dearborn Heights
  Stay cautious with ongoing gusts.

• Lawrence County Bonnertown: 10 homes, 1 commercial building damaged; hundreds of trees down. No serious injuries.
• Possible tornado touchdown...

Cloudy and breezy conditions today precede strong to severe storms likely on Monday across south-central Pennsylvania. Keep an eye on updates.

Active pattern shift ahead – Winter alerts hit northern MN with snow/blowing snow; winds statewide threaten high-profile vehicles.

• Thursday metro:...

Travel Advisory: Brief snow has created slushy, slick spots on Twin Cities roads, bridges, overpasses, side streets, and parking lots.

• MnDOT...

Battle of seasons underway after Sunday's 60s highs – first since November. Winter fights back:

• Tue night-Wed morn: 1–2" snow in metro, slushy...

MPD Chief Brian O’Hara shared a year-end review of the department’s response to calls around increased ICE operations, while addressing resident questions on the city’s future vision for federal cooperation.

Key advisory details for safe travel:

• Freezing rain tonight into Saturday morning creates slick roads and light ice on untreated surfaces.
• Twin...