Ian Leonard
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard lives his life through one simple run-on sentence; I love my life, I love my wife, I love my daughters and I love my dog...I kinda like the cats.
In the past three years Ian survived cancer, finished the Lake Placid Ironman 140.6 and learned to empty the dishwasher at home. He works tirelessly for the 8,000 plus athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota all year long with the annual Polar Plunge in the winter and his Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament in the fall.
Through it all Ian has helped raise over $20 million for Special Olympics Minnesota in the past 14 years and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.
The latest from Ian Leonard
Minnesota snow totals for March 14-15 winter storm
Heavy snow fell across much of Minnesota, with some areas of southern Minnesota picking up more than a foot. Here's a look at snow totals across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MN weather: Biggest snow storm of season coming Saturday-Sunday
The biggest snow of the season is coming Saturday night into Sunday afternoon. Here's a look at what to expect in Minnesota this weekend, including snowfall potential.
MN weather: Winter storm warning issued; dangerous travel conditions possible this weekend
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Twin Cities and parts of Minnesota this weekend due to a winter storm that's expected to move into the Upper Midwest.
MN weather: Weekend will bring heavy snow to parts of Minnesota
The snow will likely fly once again in Minnesota this weekend, but it certainly won't be for everyone. Here's what to expect this weekend.
Minnesota weather: Winter storm watch for parts of MN, Twin Cities this weekend
A winter storm watch has been issued for the southern half of Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, and parts of Wisconsin this weekend.
MN weather: Dangerous cold across Minnesota, cold weather advisory in effect
A cold weather advisory is in effect across Minnesota through Monday morning as temperatures plunge to dangerously cold levels to start the week.
Minnesota weather: Snow, freezing rain expected on Tuesday
Tuesday will be an interesting winter forecast with strong winds, accumulating snow and a brief shot of rain/freezing rain. Nothing apocalyptic is coming – it is December in Minnesota – but we will still need to be Sky Aware!
19th annual Ian Leonard Bad Pants Open golf tournament raising money for special causes
Golfers are wearing their best "bad pants" on Tuesday for FOX 9 Ian Leonard's annual golf tournament to raise money for charity.
Extreme cold in Minnesota: How cold will it get this week?
Temps will drop overnight on Sunday, pushing Minnesota into a deep freeze for most of the week. Here's what to expect:
Snowy weekend ahead in MN: What to expect
The early forecast has the Twin Cities metro looking at 3 to 6 inches of snow on Saturday. But there is one factor that could affect totals.