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Send us your weather questions

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT

By 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

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

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

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

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

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

By 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

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

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

By 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

By 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

By 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

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

By 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

By Nick Jansen

One of the most misused weather terms in the summer months. Learn more from KTTC’s Chief Meteorologist, Nick Jansen.