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: More cold fronts in the coming weeks
The coldest day of the year for the Twin Cities is typically Jan. 17.
January 9, 2026
Douglas: January thaw spills over into next week
Snow possible in the days ahead but no knockdown, drag-out events.
January 8, 2026
Douglas: Rain, snow today in southern Minnesota
Snow totals are up in the Twin Cities compared with this time last year.
January 7, 2026
Douglas: A couple of inches of snow possible Saturday
Next week should see a few highs in the 30s.
January 6, 2026
Douglas: No real weather drama appears to be in sight
Highs around 32 expected for eight to nine days starting Jan. 5.
January 2, 2026
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