Despite steady rains, much of Minnesota remains in moderate drought
This week's rain has given some respite from ongoing drought conditions. But as of May 15, a quarter of Minnesota is still in a moderate drought.
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This week's rain has given some respite from ongoing drought conditions. But as of May 15, a quarter of Minnesota is still in a moderate drought.
A grass fire happened Thursday in Corcoran, northwest of the Twin Cities — and it might not be the last one the state sees in the immediate future. Frankie McLister as a closer look at the fire threat we’re facing.
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
It's the time of year when families pick out the perfect Christmas tree for their home. Just like the last three years, a troubling weather trend for farmers joins that tradition. So how does drought impact Christmas tree growth? Good Question. WCCO's Jeff Wagner explains what to expect when tree shopping this season.
Wednesday marked 34 straight days without measurable rainfall, a dry streak that has Minnesota farmers worried about what's to come.
Experts are saying the dry air and whipping winds across the state is making for a disastrous recipe if a fire were to spread.
The latest drought continues to worsen as our impressive stretch without rain goes on.
Nearly 20% of Minnesota is facing severe drought conditions due to the jet stream and climate change, according to the National Weather Service.
Nearly 20% of Minnesota is facing severe drought conditions due to the jet stream and climate change, according to the National Weather Service.
Dry weather and heat are creating a safety hazard for Minnesota farmers. With harvest season underway, the number of combines catching fire has been on the rise. John Lauritsen shows us the damage that can be done, and how farmers stay safe.
Instead of dealing with drought like last year, they dealt with more rain than many fields could handle.
If you're wondering why there's been so much high water lately, experts say there are several factors at play. NEXT Weather meteorologist Adam Del Rosso explains.
All the rain we've had this spring has made an impact, but getting this much water in such a short time has created issues for some farmers.
Since the end of April, Minnesota has managed to pick up at least another 2 inches of rain where it's really needed — in far southern, central and northwestern areas of the state.
Moderate to severe drought persists across most of northern Minnesota, and 18% of the state is now in a moderate drought or worse, down from 47% at the start of the year.
This week's drought update shows improvement for central and southern Minnesota as well as central Wisconsin. However, there are a few pockets where it's still abnormally dry.
The ongoing drought across most of Minnesota continues to improve slowly.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Department of Natural Resources Climatologist Pete Boulay says parts of the state are still 10 to 20 inches short of needed moisture.
Sunshine is our reward today following a few cloudy, rainy days. Our Beret Leone explains how the recent rainfall is making an impact this spring.
Following a few days of clouds and rain, experts say the moisture was much needed.
With boating season just days away for some, the Minnesota DNR is encouraging boaters to take caution as drought conditions persist throughout the state.
Despite our wet weather this week, Minnesota has been experiencing drought conditions.
There's a chance the recent storms will put a dent in the state's drought, but in recent years, drought has returned with vigor by late summer. That had us wondering: How long can droughts last, and what helps them persist? Good Question.
Our dry winter has not helped our drought, Sunday's expected snow should help but still not clear just how much.
