Ian Leonard
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Freezing fog could led to some slippery roads for Monday morning commute
Freezing fog could cause some trouble for drivers on their Monday morning commute in the Twin Cities. → Read More
Minnesota weather: Timeline of what to expect with the wintry weather this week
This is a messy forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, with some areas in heavy snow while others stay as mainly rain. → Read More
Minnesota weather: Prepare for dangerous heat on Tuesday
Tuesday is going to be a scorcher in the Twin Cities with dangerous heat across the area. → Read More
Snow in forecast for Twin Cities after Sunday warm-up
The Twin Cities metro is on the edge of the Winter Storm Warning in place for central Minnesota. → Read More
Bitter cold gives way to early January thaw
If you have lived in Minnesota long enough then you have probably experienced the “January thaw”. → Read More
Minnesota weather live: Tornado reported in Plainview, Minn.
Stay sky aware Wednesday evening in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota for the possibility of severe thunderstorms with damaging straight line winds of 50-80 mph and isolated tornadoes. → Read More
Smoke from Canadian wildfires creates thick haze in Minnesota
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada created a thick haze in Minnesota Sunday. → Read More
Rumbling thunderstorms move across Twin Cities area, more possible Tuesday night
Some rumbling thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night in Minnesota. → Read More
Rumbling thunderstorms bring hail across Twin Cities area
Some rumbling thunderstorms are expected Tuesday night in Minnesota. → Read More
Possible evening storms in Minnesota after near record-high 80s
Near record-high temps in the low 80s and higher dew points create hot and somewhat more humid conditions that will set the stage for possible storms Monday evening as a cold front rolls in from the west. Possible threats include damaging winds and large hail. → Read More
Sub-zero temperatures possible as arctic air rolls across Twin Cities area
A push of arctic air is rolling across the Minnesota area Tuesday night, which is expected to drop overnight low temperatures near zero Wednesday morning. → Read More
October-like temperatures reported in Twin Cities, more warmth expected Thursday
Much of Minnesota experienced an October-like day Wednesday as high temperatures passed 50 degrees in parts of the state. → Read More
High of 74 makes Tuesday warmest Presidential Election Day on record in Minnesota
Tuesday was the warmest Presidential Election Day on record in Minnesota. → Read More
Strong storms possible for Twin Cities area Sunday night
Strong storms are possible Sunday evening into early Monday morning in Minnesota. → Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued, strong storms move across Minnesota
Strong storms are possible Sunday evening into early Monday morning in Minnesota and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued until midnight for the western part of the state. → Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued, strong storms possible Sunday night
Strong storms are possible Sunday evening into early Monday morning in Minnesota and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued until midnight for the western part of the state. → Read More
Doppler-indicated Tornado Warning issued as strong storms move across Minnesota
A Doppler-indicated Tornado Warning has been issued Sunday night as a strong thunderstorm with rotation southwest of Brooten, Minn. tracked northeast across the state. → Read More
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued as strong storms move across Minnesota
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued Sunday night as a strong thunderstorm with rotation southwest of Brooten, Minn. tracked northeast across the state. → Read More
FOX 9's Ian Leonard reports weather outside Waconia senior living community
Many people are feeling isolated at home amid the pandemic and FOX 9's Ian Leonard is working to raise people's spirits. → Read More
MnDOT closely watching road conditions for the Tuesday morning commute
Overnight, MnDOT crews will be watching conditions closely to prepare for the Tuesday morning commute. → Read More