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April flakes
A low-pressure system Sunday into Monday is expected to spread rain or a rain/snow mix over Minnesota on Sunday, then the precipitation could change to all snow Sunday night and continue into Monday morning.
“Goldilocks” ice storm up north, 6″metro rain ahead?
It is late April, right? The February that never was, appears determined to show up late to our annual spring party with another wintry onslaught. An ice storm warning is in effect through Wednesday for a big chunk of Minnesota’s Arrowhead. residents in the ice storm warning zone should prepare for potential power outages. Northern Cook/Northern Lake-Southern Cook/North Shore-…
Sunday contrast north to south
Most of Minnesota enjoyed high temps in the 60s on Saturday, with a few spots topping 70 degrees. The Saturday high temp was 68 degrees in Duluth, with plenty of sunshine. Cold air spread across Minnesota overnight, and it was only in the 30s this Sunday morning in Duluth, with a rain/snow mix on the…
Earth Day sunshine; clouds north on Sunday
Minnesotans will have plenty of sunshine for our Earth Day activities this Saturday. The very first Earth Day was April 22, 1970. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has posted information about the origin of Earth Day: On June 22, 1969, the Cuyahoga River on the southern shores of Lake Erie caught on fire as chemicals, oil, and…