Chris Reece

Minneapolis

Weeknight Meteorologist at KSTP-TV (St Paul, MN)

Weeknight Meteorologist @KSTP. On Air M-F at 5, 6, & 10. CBM #981. NWA Approved. 3X Emmy Award Winning, 4X Emmy-Nominated. WKU Alum. Ephesians 3:20-21.

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Smooth sailing for Memorial Day weekend - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Sunshine is setting up a smooth getaway as many Minnesotans point their cars north for the long weekend. Roads should be dry this evening and overnight travel will be quiet under partly cloudy skies with temperatures slipping into the upper 40s. At the cabin on Saturday plan on a gentle breeze, a good dose of sun, and highs near 70. Lake water is still cold so an extra layer helps if you are out fishing early. Sunday warms a touch to the low 70s with light winds and only a few passing clouds.
Sun returns as Minnesota dries out - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

After days of gray skies and steady rain, the sunshine made a welcome return today. It’s felt nice to finally dry out a bit after picking up nearly a month’s worth of rainfall in just a few days across much of southern Minnesota. Lawns are greener, gardens are growing, and spirits are up as we head into a much quieter and more seasonable stretch. Tonight will be partly cloudy and comfortable with lows in the mid 40s.
Soaking rain to be replaced with a sun - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Good Wednesday evening to one and all!After a steady and soaking rain over the past two days, conditions will finally begin to dry out across southern Minnesota headed into Thursday. Along and south of I-94, rainfall totals have ranged from 2 to 4 inches. That’s been a welcome boost for lawns, gardens, and water levels in some of the drier parts of the state. Unfortunately, northern Minnesota was once again left mostly dry.
Cold rain soaks many as fire concerns remain up north - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Today has been downright miserable across much of southern and central Minnesota. It’s been wet, cold, and windy with waves of rain falling steadily throughout the day. Many spots across the metro have already picked up more than two inches of rainfall, and although the heaviest rain is behind us, lighter showers will continue through much of Wednesday. This soaking rain has brought some much-needed moisture to parts of the state dealing with dry conditions. However, it’s a different story up north.
Soaking rain rolls in tonight, Impact to the morning commute expected - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Showers and thunderstorms are already developing across western Minnesota this evening and will continue to spread eastward through the night. For many, this is shaping up to be a soaking and steady rainfall event that will last well into Tuesday. Rain will fall heavily at times overnight and into the Tuesday morning commute. If you’re heading out early, give yourself some extra time. Roads will be wet, visibility will be reduced, and standing water could slow things down further.
Frost Advisories in place overnight - Chris

2 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Good chilly Saturday evening to one and all!It has been a cloudy, breezy, and chilly weekend across much of Minnesota and the cooler-than-average pattern continues into tonight. Skies will begin to clear a bit overnight and that will allow temperatures to drop quickly. Frost advisories are in effect for much of the state and freeze warnings are in place across the Arrowhead where temperatures will dip close to or just below freezing by morning.
Storms exit, windy showers to take over - Chris

3 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

It’s been a wild weather day across Minnesota and Wisconsin. A powerful round of severe thunderstorms brought numerous reports of tornadoes, some of which touched down across central Minnesota and into western Wisconsin. These storms also dropped heavy rainfall, which reached all the way up to the North Shore—welcome news for the crews battling wildfires in northern Minnesota. Now, the storms have moved out, but gusty winds have taken their place.
Wildfire relief in sight, and it could come with severe storms - Chris

3 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

The heat and humidity continue across Minnesota today, with highs well into the 80s and another breezy afternoon. But big changes are coming—along with the most significant chance of rain and thunderstorms we’ve seen in a while. Wednesday will be another hot and humid day with just a slight chance of a stray thunderstorm, but all eyes are on Thursday, when multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected, and some could turn severe.
Hot and dry for a few more days, then a pattern shake up - Chris

3 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

Good Monday evening to one and all!We officially hit 90 degrees on Mother’s Day in the Twin Cities, setting a new record high for the date and marking our first 90 of the year. The heat isn’t done yet either, with highs near 90 expected again on Tuesday under mostly sunny skies and a persistent southwest breeze. While the warmth has been great for outdoor plans, it continues to raise some serious concerns.
Cold front this evening, then heating up by Sunday - Chris

4 weeks ago | kstp.com | Chris Reece

It’s another warm and breezy day across Minnesota as we head into a stretch of weather that will feel much more like mid-summer than early May. A cold front is sliding through the state today and with it comes a few more clouds and possibly a stray shower or storm. No washout, but something to keep an eye on through the evening. You may also notice the sky looking a bit hazy at times. That’s thanks to some wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada.