cold weather

One Northland transplant is making waves with his new take on snowpants.

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

With these sub zero temperatures many people are using portable heaters to help keep their homes warm. They can work great, but they also can start fires.

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.

If you believe in their long-range weather forecasts, the Northland will see quite a bit of snow by the end of the month.

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.

Although we should all know how we need to dress when it gets as cold as it is outside this week, many people still find themselves lacking the necessary gear to prevent frostbite, which can happen faster than you think.

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.

If it is illegal to leave your vehicle running unattended according to Duluth ordinance, are remote car starters illegal? Here is what the Duluth Police Department has to say.

Soon the weather will turn colder and the snow will fly.  How are you going to afford your heating bills?  That's the question on a lot of people's minds, especially since the Cold Weather Rule has gone into affect from now through April 15, 2015.  There IS help available.