cold weather

When temperatures dip below zero, frostbite and hypothermia become real threats in short periods of time. Here are tips to stay safe when it gets cold out.

Cold temperatures bring the threats of frostbite and hypothermia. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself from these dangerous conditions.

Cold weather can wreak havoc on plumbing and septic systems. What should you do if your pipes freeze, and how can you prevent them from freezing?

If you've been grumbling about the near-zero-degree daytime highs we've seen lately, wait until you see what's in store for the end of January.

In the classic argument of "would you rather have the snow or cold?", we'll get some of each over the next week.

Grab those winter jackets.

Think you need to warm your engine up during these subzero temperatures? Think again, you're doing more harm than good.

With plenty of people planning travel and various activities for Christmas and the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve, we decided to look into our crystal ball to see what to expect.

There use to be a day when a -35 and -40 below wind chill was considered dangerous and our schools closed for the safety of our students.  What has changed that they now go to school in these extremely cold temperatures?  I have scoured a couple local school's websites and can't find the magic number posted anywhere.

Despite some local TV meteorologists taking shots at the Old Farmer's Almanac's forecast for this winter, it looks like the National Weather Services is agreeing with the prognosis of a cold and snowy winter. The scientific data from the Climate Prediction Center is calling for a chance of a cooler and snowier than normal winter for Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Good News and Bad News.  First, the good news. Adrian Peterson's back is feeling much, much better and he WILL be playing in Sunday's play-off game against the Seattle Seahawks.  The bad news, it will be downright frigid in the outdoor TCF Bank stadium.  I thought I'd share how I dressed for a local high school football game to give fans an idea of how to stay toasty.

Whether you're training for an upcoming Spring or Summer race or your New Year's resolution involves a commitment to exercise more, running during our Northland winters is possible, if you dress properly.  I've learned from experience and this quick video will show you what I wear for a safe and comfortable winter run.