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Minnesota will get a taste of the heat with a shot at 90F today, and a streak of days near 90F next week. The best chance of a few T-storms? PM hours Saturday. Models bring smoke from Canadian wildfires into Minnesota today, turning a blue sky hazy-gray. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson

Itll be milder today with less wind, but another storm system rolls into town tomorrow with a few rumbles of thunder possible in the morning. Rain and snow lingers through Friday. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson

Slushy snow accumulations and wind gusts up to 40mph wont be for the faint of heart today. Unsettled weather continues into next week with more rain and snow possible. Check the blog for more updates. -Todd Nelson

A storm tracking from Denver to Chicago pushes snow into town tonight. Heaviest snow falls over southeastern Minnesota & Wisconsin, but models still suggest plowable amounts - possibly something in the 3-8" range from St. Cloud to Winona.

Today will be all about accumulating snow, but winds will still be fairly light. Snow tapers tomorrow, and then a tightening pressure gradient turns on howling winds Thursday night into Saturday morning, reaching speeds of 35-55 mph. The greatest risk of blizzard conditions will be open areas south/west of MSP, but even the metro area may be drifted shut on Friday. With temperatures near 0F and winds gusting to 40, it will be challenging keeping metro freeways (and runways) clear from drifts. Ch...

Closer to home, lawns and gardens got a gentle soak yesterday, but not enough to end the drought across the metro. A few PM spits will be possible today, but much of the weekend will be dry with a refreshing breeze. Sweater weather returns next week as temps dip into the 40s overnight. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson

Rumbles of morning thunder give way to a drying trend this afternoon as winds pick up from the northwest. Sunday will feel like September with low 70s, patchy clouds and gusty winds. Check the blog for more details. -Todd Nelson

CJ McCollum scored 22 points to lead six New Orleans scorers in double figures as the visiting Pelicans routed the Los Angeles Lakers 123-95 on Sunday night.

CJ McCollum scored 22 points to lead six New Orleans scorers in double figures as the visiting Pelicans routed the Los Angeles Lakers 123-95 on Sunday night.