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Wright County Dodges Storms, Thousands without Power in Twin Cities Metro

While the system July 28 didn't bring the anticipated derecho status, it did knock out power at many places of employment in Hennepin, Ramsey counties.

July 29, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Storm Clouds

Another evening, another storm system. And another morning of cleaning up around the Twin Cities metro. While Wright County saw heavy rains and winds clocked at about 55 mph as […]

Tagged With: National Weather Service, Novak Weather, rainfall, weather

Second Day of Severe Storms on Tap for Wright County, Minnesota

After a day with sirens - both storm and first responder - Sunday, Monday could be even worse for parts of Minnesota.

July 28, 2025 By Mike Schoemer

Summer 2025 may well be remembered for a couple of things – warmth, and wet. After a winter that saw St. Michael, Albertville, Hanover and Otsego fall more than 5 […]

Tagged With: derrecho, storms, summer, weather, Wright County

UPDATE: Blizzard Conditions Forecast Overnight in Wright County

We wish we were "foolin,'" but it looks like Friday night's snowfall will push this winter into record territory.

March 31, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

UPDATED (3:20 p.m. Friday, March 31) It’s “common” for a local FM radio host to use a turn of phrase to talk about how he likes his teams – “Biblically […]

Tagged With: April blizzard, blizzard, weather, winter, Winter 2022-2023

Another Weekday Storm Set to Slow Wright County Commuters

Snowfall Tuesday and Wednesday have much of the NWCT area in a Winter Weather Advisory.

February 28, 2023 By Mike Schoemer

A week after more than a foot of snow fell on the NWCT area, another wintry Wednesday is in store for St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego, Hanover and beyond. A mixed […]

Tagged With: advisory, National Weather Service, weather, winter

Winter Storm Warning Issued for STMA, Monticello, Otsego and Beyond

Second wave of storm set to drop snow, bring blizzard conditions to area.

December 14, 2022 By Mike Schoemer

The first wave was a sloppy, slushy mess. But the second wave of this week’s series of winter storms is shaping up to bring dangerous, blizzard conditions to Wright County […]

Tagged With: blizzard, weather, winter storm

Dangerous Weather System Approaching STMA Area Wednesday Night

Storms producing wind gusts of more than 60 MPH and rain, followed by a "flash freeze" will create havoc into Thursday.

December 15, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

A rare winter thunderstorm system will roar across the Upper Midwest today into Thursday, bringing high winds, rainfall, and a possible tornado for Minnesota and parts of Iowa. The system […]

Tagged With: December, STMA, storm, weather, wind

Winter Weather to Hit Twin Cities Friday, Messing up PM Commute

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued, with Winter Storm Warnings for the South Metro.

December 9, 2021 By Mike Schoemer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. After last week’s back-to-back dustings of snow gave the Wright County area a solid 1 to 2 inches of snowpack, a major […]

Tagged With: Christmas, weather, winter storm

Freeze Warnings in Effect as Cold Snap Hits Wright County

Cover plants and detach hoses - it's going to get chilly.

May 7, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Headed fishing for the weekend? Don’t forget to cover those new decorative plants, or, worse yet, tomato plants. It’s going to get chilly around these parts. A low temperature of […]

Tagged With: freeze, National Weather Service, warning, watch, weather

Temperatures to Plummet across Wright County as Arctic Blast Arrives

February 12, 2020 By Mike Schoemer

Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, was a perfect morning to take the dog for a walk or wait with the kids at the bus stop. Thursday, Feb. 13, you way want […]

Tagged With: extreme cold, weather, wind chill, winter weather advisory

Morning Clipper Could Snarl Commute in Wright County

Snow will hit the area Monday morning, but it's the bitter cold that will cause a rude awakening later this week.

December 8, 2019 By Mike Schoemer

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for most of the North Wright County Today area on Monday, Dec. 9. However, it’s the cold that comes in […]

Tagged With: clipper, commute, snow, weather

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