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Plains storm promises to bring big blizzard, record snow, flooding, tornadoes, wildfire

Written by on April 10, 2019 in United States of America with 0 Comments
Plains storm promises to bring big blizzard, record snow, flooding, tornadoes, wildfire

Spring can be the most exciting time of year weatherwise for the US. A time of big atmospheric clashes and we’ve just that thanks to cold to the north, heat to the south and a still active storm track and fast moving jet stream. Low pressure crossing the Rockies often deepen to the east as […]

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NWS: Polar Vortex 2019: Coldest since 1996 with -56F in Cotton, MN, -28F Minneapolis

Written by on February 4, 2019 in United States of America with 0 Comments
NWS: Polar Vortex 2019: Coldest since 1996 with -56F in Cotton, MN, -28F Minneapolis

Article from NWS Duluth In late January 2019, a historic arctic outbreak brought bitterly cold wind chills and record-breaking cold temperatures to the Midwest. Many schools and some businesses and government offices were closed for three days, with USPS mail delivery even suspended on Wednesday, January 30th due to extremely dangerous wind chills. The coldest […]

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US Winter opens with damaging Illinois tornado, heavy snow from Nebraska to Wisconsin, Now Arctic air invades!

Written by on December 3, 2018 in United States of America with 0 Comments
US Winter opens with damaging Illinois tornado, heavy snow from Nebraska to Wisconsin, Now Arctic air invades!

The latest low crossed the central US over the weekend with a distinct warm and cold sector. Heavy snow fell in a swathe from Nebraska to Wisconsin while further south and east, warm, humid air fueled severe weather  as far north as Illinois. Don't know how I missed this while editing video. The Beardstown, IL […]

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MINNEAPOLIS: From coldest, snowiest April to longest stretch of 90s in May, possibly hottest Memorial day

Written by on May 27, 2018 in United States of America with 0 Comments
MINNEAPOLIS: From coldest, snowiest April to longest stretch of 90s in May, possibly hottest Memorial day

Remember the bitter cold and heavy snow of April? That may seem like a distant memory for Minneapolis and Minnesota now given the ‘sudden summer’ pattern currently underway. Today marks the fourth straight 90-degree day for Minneapolis which ties the longest stretch of consecutive 90s for the month of May. We just notched our 4th […]

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In The Wake Of Coldest April For Minneapolis, 1st 50s, 60s & 70s Arrive Within Days

Written by on April 25, 2018 in United States of America with 0 Comments
In The Wake Of Coldest April For Minneapolis, 1st 50s, 60s & 70s Arrive Within Days

Drought often ends with a flood and when cool Aprils end in the Dakotas and Minnesota it’s often with a sudden surge of spring. That’s certainly been the case and highly welcomed by all lively in a seemingly endless winter. Just days ago it was this around Minneapolis… Views in Fairmont this morning. #mnwx @Matt_Brickman […]

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Minneapolis Gets Biggest April Snowstorm In Snowiest April & Coldest 1st Half On Record

Written by on April 15, 2018 in United States of America, Winter 2017/18 with 0 Comments
Minneapolis Gets Biggest April Snowstorm In Snowiest April & Coldest 1st Half On Record

UPDATE: A storm total of 15.8 inches recorded at Minneapolis-St Paul Intl Airport between 13-16 April makes for the biggest April total in recorded history. Excellent perspective to see #WinterStormXanto’s handiwork during takeoff from @mspairport! #Xanto pic.twitter.com/WVZ9LSaeR5 — Justin Michaels (@JMichaelsNews) April 16, 2018 Here are some fun facts (or maybe not so fun facts) […]

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