Paul Douglas
Columnist
WeatherPaul Douglas is a nationally-respected meteorologist, with 40 years of broadcast television and radio experience. Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in 1980. Paul provides daily print and online weather services for Star Tribune. For more information, visit https://pauldouglasweather.com/
Latest from Paul Douglas
Douglas: A string of highs in the 30s likely until mid-January
But icy conditions are still possible Sunday and Tuesday.
January 1, 2026
Douglas: An inch or so ahead, but no blizzards in sight
Expect a string of highs near 32 degrees next week, so enjoy the powder while it’s here.
December 30, 2025
Douglas: Cold temperatures are expected to stick around through mid-January
Snow is possible on New Year’s Eve, too.
December 29, 2025
Douglas: Snow could create travel woes Sunday
The odds of accumulating, wind-whipped snow are increasing Sunday into early Monday.
December 26, 2025
Douglas: A slap of frigid air expected on Sunday
A little drizzle or rain possible Thursday but dry into the weekend.
December 24, 2025
Douglas: Northeastern Minnesota could see icy conditions Christmas Day
About a quarter of an inch possible in some spots around Brainerd, Walker and Duluth.
December 23, 2025
Douglas: After Sunday, we’ll see increasing daylight
Melty days ahead; 40 by Christmas?
December 20, 2025
Douglas: There’s a significant holiday warm front on the way
A late-December heat wave is on tap with four to five days in the 40s between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
December 19, 2025
Douglas: A Christmas thaw is coming
Less wind on Thursday, with a light ice-snow mix by evening.
December 18, 2025