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Send us your weather questions
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
Got a question about the weather? Send an email to weather@kttc.com.
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How dust can impact our sunset color
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:57 PM CST
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By
Nick Jansen
How dust can impact our sunset color
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A deep dive into Minnesota’s tornado data
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:49 PM CST
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By
Nick Jansen
A deep dive in Minnesota's tornado data
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How dry air can limit rain chances
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:25 PM CST
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By
Nick Jansen
How dry air can limit rain chances
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The reason Fall is so windy
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:00 PM CST
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By
Nick Jansen
The reason Fall is so windy
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Why do leaves fall off trees?
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 8:50 PM CST
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By
Nick Jansen
Here's why leaves fall off trees.
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Why do leaves change color?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 10:28 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
Ever wondered why leaves change color? It has to do with the change in daylight and the change in temperature. Learn more from KTTC’s Chief Meteorologist Nick Jansen.
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Shelf cloud or wall cloud?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By
Nick Jansen
Shelf cloud or wall cloud?
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How does frost form?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 9:32 PM CDT
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By
Nick Jansen
KTTC’s Chief Meteorologist Nick Jansen explains the three things needed for frost to form.
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What are streamlines?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 9:00 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
What are streamlines?
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What to put in your Winter Safety Kit
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 8:44 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
What to put in your Winter Safety Kit
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Why is fog more frequent in the fall months?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 4:59 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
Why is fog more frequent in the fall months?
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How much does a cloud weigh?
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By
Nick Jansen
How much does a cloud weigh?
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How we forecast for winter storms
Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 at 3:21 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
Ever wonder how we forecast for winter storms? It's actually a lot like playing darts. Learn more from KTTC’s Chief Meteorologist, Nick Jansen.
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What is heat lightning?
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM CDT
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Nick Jansen
One of the most misused weather terms in the summer months. Learn more from KTTC’s Chief Meteorologist, Nick Jansen.