Highs in the 40s likely by the second week in March.
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Douglas: Highs in the 20s before warming up
Meanwhile, MSP airport saw 7.6 inches of snow on Wednesday, the winter’s biggest snowfall to date.
AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 19, 2026
Minnesota snowstorm mires traffic in Twin Cities and brings power failures in Arrowhead region
The National Weather Service reported a snowfall total of more than two inches at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and more than four inches in Chanhassen.
February 19, 2026
Douglas: Winter storm threat seems to be waning
After 20s this weekend, expect another run of 30s and 40s next week.AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 18, 2026
MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner reflects on his most memorable stories
The man behind the Updraft blog and “Climate Cast” is retiring after nearly 40 years of weather forecasting.
February 18, 2026
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Douglas: Snow band could bring 1 to 2 inches on Wednesday
The metro area has gone 51 days in a row without a plowable (2-inch-plus) snowfall.AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 17, 2026
Impending snowstorm forces temporary closure of Apostle Islands ice caves starting Tuesday
The National Park Service said the caves on Lake Superior, reopened for visitors for the first time in 11 years, will close while rangers evaluate ice conditions.
February 17, 2026
Douglas: Plowable snowfall potential on Friday
A chilly weekend is on tap to be followed by highs in the 30s.AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 16, 2026
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Douglas: Heightened chance for accumulating snow next week
But no subzero days in the offing.AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 13, 2026
Warm weather may set records in Twin Cities, southern Minnesota
The February thaw will continue with above-normal temperatures through Tuesday.
February 13, 2026
Douglas: Highs will be close to 50 into next week
But winter isn’t over, and temperatures will fall back into the 20s and 30s later this month.AuthoredPaul Douglas
AuthoredPaul DouglasFebruary 12, 2026
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