Northland Outdoors

The warm weather is back in the region and just in time to kick off the month of June. Saturday ends the month of May on a mostly sunny note, although chances of showers are possible throughout Minnesota during the afternoon. We will also be looking at areas of smoke possible this weekend. Smoke moves in from Canada and affect areas of Minnesota and North Dakota.  

A few areas may get some light rain through the weekend, but overall we are tracking a seasonable stretch for the holiday weekend.

Showers slide through the region for Friday, and the northwest winds to follow will usher in a cool stretch for the weekend.

After whats been a sunny and warm week, temperatures get even warmer this weekend. Saturday morning brings a cool morning with temperatures in the 50s, but that quickly warms up to the 70s for the fishing opener this weekend in Minnesota.

Chad Koel shares his strategies for early season walleye fishing on the eve of Minnesota's annual walleye fishing opener.

For the first weekend in May, we are tracking a pleasant and warm weekend throughout the area. A few showers may still be sliding out of eastern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin for Friday, but overall, that will be the one cool evening, before we start off the weekend with a nice warm-up.

We are tracking rather seasonable weather for the final weekend in April, with some showers likely moving through the region Sunday afternoon.

Friday will be cool and damp, but through the weekend sunshine increase and temperatures warm nicely throughout the Northland.

The weekend starts on a warm note for much of the Northland, but Sunday looks to bring some spring showers and a brief cool-down.

The spring Minnesota turkey hunting season is less than a week away and hunters all over the state are preparing to celebrate what is one of the best wildlife restoration stories in North America.   Chad Koel talks turkey with turkey hunting expert Dan Eigen.

Sunshine will help quickly chip away at the snow from this past weeks winter storm.

Widespread rain, snow, and a mix of both will make for a soggy weekend in Minnesota.

Temperatures will flip from seasonable to mild and back again this weekend, with a chance for a few showers and flurries by the end of the day Sunday.

A low pressure system sliding through the region brings a chance for some snow and freezing rain to start the weekend, along with a cool-down to seasonable temperatures.

Snowflakes may flit by for a few northern spots this weekend, but for most we are heading to melting weather with plenty of sunshine and a light breeze.

Some wet snowflakes move through for Friday, but for the rest of the weekend, temperatures will turn mild once again with plenty of sun and melting.

Temperatures begin to warm around the Northland on Friday, and by the end of the weekend we have the chance for a few sprinkles and melting snow.

The slight breeze makes it feel even colder with the wind chill. As we head into this next week, the cold looks to stick around. Continue to layer up and use caution when being outdoors for any length of time.

Snow moves into much of the Northland Friday evening, and will bring the chances for measurable snow for most this weekend

Light snow clips northern parts of the Northland this weekend, and Sunday evening will bring in cooler weather heading into the week.

Light snow slides on through the region on a chilly Saturday, but flakes will give way to a milder end to the weekend by Sunday for most.

Temperatures will be bitterly cold for some this weekend, but remaining flake free, with a little more sunshine by Sunday.

Veteran professional angler and guide Brian "Bro" Brosdahl gives a full report on northern Minnesota ice conditions and the current bite including an in-depth dive into finding and catching trophy bluegills through the ice.  Plus Joe Henry of Lake-of-the-Woods Tourism joins us for an update on what is turning into a banner ice fishing season on Lake-of-the-Woods.  

Professional angler Dave Randash gives us a detailed breakdown of the current walleye and perch bite on North Dakota's Devils Lake.

The snow shovel may need to come out as fresh snow is in the forecast.