Minnesota sets spring burning restrictions

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has already responded to more than 200 wildfires this year amid a winter of high temperatures and low snowfall, according to wildfire prevention specialist Karen Harrison. Anyone who was thinking about burning leaves should reconsider. Especially on dry, windy days, fires can spread easily and get out of control.

Why is it so hot?

These three things may explain why the U.S. is experiencing such warmer weather.

MN weather: Valentine's Day snow totals

The Twin Cities nearly double the season total for snow in just one storm on Valentine's Day, with the area picking up several inches of snow and setting a daily record at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. FOX 9's Cody Matz shares a look at snow totals across the area.

First-ever February tornado in Wisconsin

A historic storm hit Wisconsin on Thursday as a tornado touched down for the first time in recorded history during the month of February. The National Weather Service said the tornado near Evansville, Wis., was a high-end EF2 with 135 mph winds.

Strong storm pummels California

A strong storm has pummeled Southern California, leading to flooding across the region. FOX 9's Cody Matz has the details.

Flying seafoam covered bicyclists in California

Seafoam covered bicyclists in Santa Cruz, California, as a dangerous storm impacted the area on Sunday. Alekz Londos shot video that shows the strong winds causing large swells and seafoam around Santa Cruz Wharf on Feb. 4. The National Weather Service issued high wind and surf advisories for the area on Sunday.