Updraft

Snow was late in arriving in the Twin Cities, but the flakes are flying in the southwest metro at noon. Snow accumulations of up to six inches have been reported in west central Minnesota in the past twelve hours. Since the heavy snow was delayed in east central Minnesota it may cut down on the…

Hope you enjoyed your morning commute, because the ride home will be an entirely different story. As predicted, the snow held off for the morning rush in the metro. But heavy snow, falling faster than an inch per hour, has reached west central and southwest Minnesota. We expect heavy accumulations, of up to an inch…

Clouds are exploding with snowflakes this morning from the Dakotas to Minnesota. The predicted heavy snowfall is on track for the southern half of the state. Paul and I are looking for accumulations of from four to seven inches in a large swath from Montevideo to Eau Claire, which includes the Metro. Twin Cities radar…

NOAA “SREF” model ensemble paints a 6″+ snowfall “bulls eye” over central Minnesota. We’re due. Our next wave in a more active snow pattern is headed into the Upper Midwest for Thursday. Snow, wind, then colder…you know the drill. This could end up being the biggest single snow event for the metro this winter. Low…

After enjoying a partly sunny 40 degree afternoon in the Twin Cities, we are looking for an accumulating snowfall on Thursday. This could be one of the heavier snows for the season with more than five inches in a swath from Willmar to Stillwater. Water content may be generous as well and southern Minnesota could…

A cloudy Highway 1 near Ely today. On sunny days, pine trees in coniferous forests can create warmer microclimates “up north.” It’s good to get away to northern Minnesota for us city folk. My weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area was full of fun and relaxation as usual. A cool foot of snow still covers…

NWS weather story highlights tonight’s snow event. We’re about due. With only half an inch of snow this month, we’re running 5″ below average in the metro for the month. We’ll do a little catching up tonight. Snow spreading from west to east will likely lay down a swath of 1″ to 3″ for the…

While we have coasted through February with little snow, we will see enough today and tonight to remind us that there are at least a couple more weeks of Minnesota winter ahead. Snow spreads west to east throughout the day. The heaviest accumulation should be along and south of the Minnesota River Valley. Graphic for…

Water level in Lake Mead is approaching all time record lows. It might be time to rethink that retirement home in Arizona. UA Geography Professor and IPCC lead author Dr. Jonathan Overpeck gave testimony this week to state legislators in Phoenix. His words sounded some alarm bells. The best science on climate change for Arizona…

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