Hundreds of NOAA employees laid off
Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
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Some 880 employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were laid off on Thursday, a congressional source told CBS News.
The clouds are moving out, with temps into the 50s in southern Minnesota.
Despite the dangerous February cold, this winter in the Twin Cities is still tracking to be fairly average compared to past winters.
Much of the country is forecast to see warmer-than-average temperatures and drought conditions this spring, according to NOAA.
The arctic air will slowly depart as the week continues, meteorologist Joseph Dames says.
It's a bitter cold Monday, with lows near minus 20 and minus 30 degrees.
Water submerged cars and buildings in Kentucky and mudslides blocked roads in Virginia as heavy rain and dangerous flooding struck the eastern U.S.
Light snow made for a messy Valentine's Day evening in the Twin Cities.
Monday marked the seventh consecutive day of below-average weather in the Twin Cities, and the trend will continue for around 11 more days.
Those living in Minneapolis and St. Paul have 24 hours to get that done after a snow storm, but if you need some help, it's available to you thanks to a group called "Saintly City Snow Angels."
Despite the frigid temperatures so far this winter, the amount of snowfall in Minnesota is still significantly below average.
The Minneapolis Loppet is still on despite our lack of snow this winter.
Wind chills will only reach the teens Sunday afternoon with air temperatures pushing 30 degrees.
Warmer air is expected to make its return on Friday, along with some light snow in the afternoon.
A polar vortex dipping down from Siberia is bringing a cold front with frigid temperatures to millions Americans. See maps of the arctic blast.
After a long wait, NOAA says La Nina is officially here. That's when the sea surface temperatures along the equator in the Pacific Ocean drop below average.
Warm air mixed with snow and rain have caused fog to spread throughout Minnesota over the weekend and into Monday.
It's been a weather year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods and a drought to cap off the summer.
Minnesota and most of the country will be above average for the holidays this coming week.
WCCO weather alerts will help keep you in the loop when the weather takes a turn, with information regarding school closings.
Monday will be another mild, overcast day in the Twin Cities with flurries in some areas.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the roads may be icy Saturday with snow and sleet in the forecast overnight.
States across the northern United States have a high chance for a white Christmas this year, according to weather experts.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says high temperatures will be in the 40s tomorrow in parts of Minnesota before another round of forecasted snow.
The National Weather Service said "travel could be difficult to impossible" in places where snowfall is forecast to continue into the beginning of the week.
