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Area schools close because of weather
All area schools are closed today for in-person learning because of weather. Cancellations include Albert Lea Area Schools, Alden-Conger, Glenville-Emmons, NRHEG, Northwood-Kensett, Lake Mills and ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Residents digging out from snowstorm
Albert Lea residents began digging out Friday from a snowstorm that swept through the area. According to the National Weather Service, Albert Lea had received ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
6 to 9 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Albert Lea area from noon today through Friday evening as a storm is ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Albert Lea schools to go virtual Thursday because of expected inclement weather
Albert Lea Area Schools announced Wednesday evening it will have a virtual learning day for all students on Thursday because of expected inclement weather. Distance ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Weather Service issues winter storm watch ahead of snowstorm
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening as a storm system is expected to move through ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
3-5 inches of snow expected in storm
Three to five inches of snow are predicted for the Albert Lea area today as a winter storm moves through the area. Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Snowstorm expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of snow
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of southern Minnesota ahead of the snowstorm that is expected to reach the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Albert Leans begin to dig out from blizzard; dangerous wind chills remain
Albert Leans are waking up to a fresh blanket of snow just in time for Christmas as bitter cold wind chills linger over the area. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Authorities advise against travel as blizzard bears down on area; I-90 closed west of Wells
Authorities are advising motorists not to travel unless it is an emergency as snow and heavy winds are leading to whiteout conditions on area highways. ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Ice melting causes sporadic power outages in the area
Ice falling from or pulling down power lines and trees as temperatures warmed Wednesday caused sporadic power outages and other damage in the area. “The ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Freeborn County under ice storm warning; Albert Lea district cancels school for weather
Albert Lea Area Schools will be closed Tuesday because of inclement weather. It will be an e-learning day. The announcement comes as Freeborn, Faribault and ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Reports.
Snow expected over the weekend
After light snow fell on the area Friday morning, snow is expected to return to the forecast Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Reports.
Is that snow in the forecast?
Though snow is expected to fall across most of the state on Tuesday, Albert Lea is expected to avoid major accumulation, according to the National ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Reports.
Report: Damage from August wind storm in Midwest at $7.5B
DES MOINES — Damage estimates from a rare wind storm that slammed Iowa and some other parts of the Midwest in August are growing, with ... Read more
3 months ago by Associated Press.
Strong storms possible tonight
The National Weather Service is calling for possible isolated strong to severe storms Sunday night as a line of storms approaches from the west. The ... Read more