Minnesota Weather

A layer of wet, heavy snow fell on Northern Minnesota Feb. 17-18, 2026. Combined with heavy winds, the weather knocked out power throughout the Arrowhead.

Winter storms will spread from North Dakota to the Arrowhead Feb. 17-19, 2026, bringing gusty winds and wet, heavy snow.

Counties are required to update hazard mitigation plans every five years to maintain eligibility for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs.

Wind chills or "feels like" temperatures could range between 30 and 60 degrees below zero Jan. 22-25, 2026.

The hurricane-strength windstorm swept through Bemidji and surrounding areas on June 21, 2025, knocking out power for thousands and damaging hundreds of homes and businesses.

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"No Travel Advised" means the visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel in parts of Minnesota.

Most of the Northland will be impacted by some combination of freezing rain, heavy snow, high winds and low temperatures Dec. 17-18, 2025.

The potential for high winds in northwest Minnesota has diminished somewhat, but heavy snow rates and light, blowing snow are still risks for those traveling.

Two systems bringing snow to Northern Minnesota Dec. 8-10, 2025, will bring at least a few inches to nearly everyone, with somewhere in the Arrowhead getting dumped on.