Paul Douglas
Columnist
WeatherPaul Douglas is a nationally-respected meteorologist, with 40 years of broadcast television and radio experience. Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology from the Pennsylvania State University in 1980. Paul provides daily print and online weather services for Star Tribune. For more information, visit https://pauldouglasweather.com/
Latest from Paul Douglas
Douglas: Rainy streak starts with showers Sunday
Next two weeks could bring 1-3 inches of rain
April 12, 2025
Douglas: Growing concern about NOAA data outages
The tools we use to predict the weather are being actively degraded by firings and 20-40% vacancy rates at some National Weather Service offices.
April 11, 2025
Douglas: This weekend will feel like spring
Temps in the 60s on tap, with showers on Sunday.
April 10, 2025
Douglas: Tornado drills Thursday, but just light rain outside
Highs will climb into the low 70s by Sunday.
April 9, 2025
Douglas: Highs near 60 today; showers are possible
This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week.
April 9, 2025
Kayser: No big storms anytime soon
The downside: Abnormally dry conditions persist across 95% of Minnesota.
April 4, 2025
Nelson: Long sleeves linger through the weekend
But snow is likely behind us, and 60s are on the horizon.
April 3, 2025
Douglas: Quiet and cloudy for Twins home opener
Temperatures will climb into the 60s for the second half of next week.
April 2, 2025
Douglas: Rain in the metro, but heavy snow in central Minnesota
But 60s look to return by late next week.
April 1, 2025