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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18-Your super bowl forecast
« Reply #225 on: February 03, 2018, 12:20:35 PM »
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TODAY...
...DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING...

.A winter weather advisory has been expanded across west central
Wisconsin and a portion of east central Minnesota for the
afternoon. The area north of a line from near Mora, to Taylors
Falls and Bloomer will likely see 2 to 4 inches of snow through
the afternoon. Farther south 1 to 2 inches of snow could
accumulate across the remainder of central and southern Minnesota.

A wind chill advisory remains in effect for portions of west
central and central Minnesota between midnight and noon on Sunday.
The wind chill advisory will expand to include the rest of
central and east central Minnesota, as well as a portion of
southwest and south central Minnesota from 4 am to noon on Sunday.
The wind chill advisory will include areas west of a line from
Taylors Falls, Wisconsin, to Stillwater, Lakeville, Mankato and
Fairmont Minnesota. This includes all of the Twin Cities Metro
area. Much colder air and increasing winds will drop wind chill
values well below zero later tonight. Wind chill values will
average between 20 to 30 degrees below zero later tonight, and
continue into Sunday morning.

MNZ044-049>051-057>063-065>070-073>076-082-083-091-032300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0010.180204T1000Z-180204T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Martin-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee,
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James,
Mankato, and Fairmont
854 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 20 below zero to 30 below
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon CST Sunday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
427 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>076-082-083-091-041030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
427 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southwest Minnesota and west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow is likely today. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected
along and north of I-94.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect late tonight. Wind chill values
of 20 to 30 below zero are expected toward morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Wind chill values of 20 to 30 below zero will continue through
Sunday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory continues until noon Sunday.

Accumulating snow is possible Thursday into Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are urged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

I am so glad that this is happening this week. It is on average the coldest week of the year. Many coming here are talking about the cold. I think the NWS is amping up info on telling people how to dress warm. Crowds have been big downtown. Most locals.

Snowing now. 1-3 expected. Not like that is real snow. I wont put the truck in 4wd or pull out the snow blower. For all the outsiders that complain about the cold-most don't understand that the summers give us  temps in the 90's. Sometimes over 100. And dew points in the 70's. That equates to heat indexes of over 110. A few years ago a TSHW of 130.  That equates to temperature changes of over 100 degrees in a year.

It takes a lot of adaptations to live here. Sometimes more than other places.
We need 3-4 types of clothes. Use the AC and Heat in the same month-sometimes on the same day in a car. Constantly have a fight with humidity. Too much-too little.

The theme of the Super Bowl has been the BOLD NORTH. It is not just a winter motto. It's all year.



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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18-Your super bowl forecast
« Reply #226 on: February 05, 2018, 01:33:41 PM »
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...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR A PORTION OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND
WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN TODAY...
...DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS TONIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING...

.A winter weather advisory has been expanded across west central
Wisconsin and a portion of east central Minnesota for the
afternoon. The area north of a line from near Mora, to Taylors
Falls and Bloomer will likely see 2 to 4 inches of snow through
the afternoon. Farther south 1 to 2 inches of snow could
accumulate across the remainder of central and southern Minnesota.

A wind chill advisory remains in effect for portions of west
central and central Minnesota between midnight and noon on Sunday.
The wind chill advisory will expand to include the rest of
central and east central Minnesota, as well as a portion of
southwest and south central Minnesota from 4 am to noon on Sunday.
The wind chill advisory will include areas west of a line from
Taylors Falls, Wisconsin, to Stillwater, Lakeville, Mankato and
Fairmont Minnesota. This includes all of the Twin Cities Metro
area. Much colder air and increasing winds will drop wind chill
values well below zero later tonight. Wind chill values will
average between 20 to 30 degrees below zero later tonight, and
continue into Sunday morning.

MNZ044-049>051-057>063-065>070-073>076-082-083-091-032300-
/O.CON.KMPX.WC.Y.0010.180204T1000Z-180204T1800Z/
Mille Lacs-Stearns-Benton-Sherburne-Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-
Scott-Dakota-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-
Martin-
Including the cities of Princeton, St Cloud, Foley, Elk River,
Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul,
Stillwater, Olivia, Hutchinson, Gaylord, Chaska, Shakopee,
Hastings, Redwood Falls, New Ulm, St Peter, Le Sueur, St James,
Mankato, and Fairmont
854 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.
  Expect wind chills to range from 20 below zero to 30 below
  zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon CST Sunday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
427 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

MNZ041>045-047>070-073>076-082-083-091-041030-
Douglas-Todd-Morrison-Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Stevens-Pope-Stearns-
Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-
Yellow Medicine-Renville-McLeod-Sibley-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-Le Sueur-Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
427 AM CST Sat Feb 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Minnesota...east central Minnesota...south central Minnesota...
southwest Minnesota and west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Snow is likely today. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected
along and north of I-94.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect late tonight. Wind chill values
of 20 to 30 below zero are expected toward morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

Wind chill values of 20 to 30 below zero will continue through
Sunday morning. A Wind Chill Advisory continues until noon Sunday.

Accumulating snow is possible Thursday into Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters and snowfall observers are urged to report snowfall
amounts to the National Weather Service.

I am so glad that this is happening this week. It is on average the coldest week of the year. Many coming here are talking about the cold. I think the NWS is amping up info on telling people how to dress warm. Crowds have been big downtown. Most locals.

Snowing now. 1-3 expected. Not like that is real snow. I wont put the truck in 4wd or pull out the snow blower. For all the outsiders that complain about the cold-most don't understand that the summers give us  temps in the 90's. Sometimes over 100. And dew points in the 70's. That equates to heat indexes of over 110. A few years ago a TSHW of 130.  That equates to temperature changes of over 100 degrees in a year.

It takes a lot of adaptations to live here. Sometimes more than other places.
We need 3-4 types of clothes. Use the AC and Heat in the same month-sometimes on the same day in a car. Constantly have a fight with humidity. Too much-too little.

The theme of the Super Bowl has been the BOLD NORTH. It is not just a winter motto. It's all year.

Man, you're so lucky! Over here in the San Joaquin Valley (California), it's supposed to be a whopping 74 degrees today! That's actually nice weather in the late spring, but I can't believe how warm it is this early in February! I would honestly prefer season appropriate cold weather right now, because there is never a shortage of heat in the summer (temps commonly over 105). Also it isn't supposed to rain for a good portion of this month, and it hasn't since mid-January, so our air quality is crap.  ](*,)
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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #227 on: February 07, 2018, 07:57:23 AM »
Dodged a bullet?

Pine type trees are hanging low with ice.  Other trees are upright, but noticeably covered and waving in the breeze in more a tentative wavering motion than usual like .....  'can I handle it or not?'

Not much Sun to be seen today, temps in the low 30s and to remain windy, so who knows .....

 

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #228 on: February 07, 2018, 08:49:03 AM »
I hope things work out for ya'll.  We seldom get the snow/ice buildup that starts breaking limbs and pulling trees down but we've had it in a few times through the years.  I live on a hill with a pine forest to the north falling into a bottom...things kind of echo down there.  I've been outside and heard the "rifle shots" of limbs snapping under ice-loads.  Traffic is at a dead halt under these conditions and things are really quiet...those snapping limbs make a statement!!!!  :(

Best wishes for a quick thaw!!!
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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #229 on: February 10, 2018, 07:48:57 AM »
Yesterday 2/8 was the first 'above normal' day this month.  Currently running 5.2 below for the month.  Intermittent warm ups and cool downs for the next two weeks, so could this be the second below normal month in a row?

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #230 on: February 16, 2018, 07:41:52 AM »
I believe we've turned the corner.  Still some chilly stuff, but no real cold in sight ---  mostly 50s and 60s with a 70 or two out there.


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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #231 on: February 16, 2018, 12:41:51 PM »
Well, I'm glad you're getting out of those FREEZING days.  To be honest, I wish we had a little cooler weather going on...we're supposed to be hitting the 80's this weekend and first of the weekend.  That makes me a little nervous as to what summer might bring.  :neutral:

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #232 on: February 17, 2018, 02:43:36 PM »
Some areas are in a serious drought, and some areas are seriously wet. My area would be the latter. Seen about a month's worth of rain in the last week, and are already 3-4" above normal for this time of year.

Yesterday, we had a steady rain cause some high water issues in the region. All 55 counties of WV are under a State of Emergency.

Did a quick write-up on the site if anybody is interested: http://www.fitzweather.org/wx21618.php

The first pic is a shot I took about 2 miles from my house where my station is located. The ole' Dodge Dart got a nice underbelly wash  ;)
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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #233 on: February 17, 2018, 10:56:04 PM »
That's a lot of water!!!!  Be careful traveling around those roads...sometimes that pavement doesn't have any dirt left beneath it.   :-|

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #234 on: February 18, 2018, 04:35:11 AM »
I was alright until my basement flooded due to a groundwater issue. Now, it's been a long weekend.  ](*,)

P.S. I live in Rutledge, WV. Didn't figure there would be another 'Rutledge' on the forum.  8-)
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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #235 on: February 18, 2018, 09:09:58 AM »
Sorry to hear about the flooded basement.  Hope things improve soon!!

Rutledge x2, small world, eh?<grin>

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #236 on: February 18, 2018, 11:40:48 PM »
It's really dry and cold out in central CA. We're going to be in the mid-20s tomorrow night, and we don't really have significant rain in sight. Tonight there are some snow showers in the foothills, but nothing in the valley (the snow level is an unusual 1500 feet!). Believe it or not, it hasn't rained at all so far this February.
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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #237 on: February 19, 2018, 11:59:03 AM »
Well, I put the plants out this morning, so I guess that pretty much guarantees another freeze and maybe snowfall.


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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #238 on: February 19, 2018, 01:02:21 PM »
Shoot, we're headed into the 80's!!!!

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #239 on: February 19, 2018, 01:32:10 PM »
snowing here. Had freezing rain earlier.

Road are ok. But the kid was heading back to Fargo. Spun out. Crossed traffic. Missed a wall.
Came home. All OK.



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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #240 on: February 19, 2018, 01:42:00 PM »
Somehow, I don't think I'm looking forward to Summer, but who knows.


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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #241 on: February 19, 2018, 09:39:19 PM »
The winter here, so far, has been remarkably almost snow free.  Just a lightly frosted ground from one instance.  The official winter amount for total snow in Oklahoma City is only .1".

Much of Oklahoma, except for the northwest part, got a cold light rain Saturday night.  Many places got a 1/3 of an inch or more to put a small dent in the drought.  So reports of out of control grass fires today would, unsurprisingly, be in the northwest part of the state.

It may come another cold rain tonight and Tuesday. Rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.  The rest of the week is supposed to be cloudy and rainy. 

No snow in the picture through March 5.  It will be interesting to see if March can come up with a good snow storm, like it does some winters.  I sure won't complain, if it doesn't. 

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #242 on: February 20, 2018, 05:30:53 AM »
Shown is the big difference in temperatures between the Tulsa and Stillwater areas as of early Tuesday morning.  Since passing through Stillwater during the lunch hour on Monday, the front has failed to make a rapid advance. 

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #243 on: February 20, 2018, 06:38:31 AM »
Talk about a turnaround.  Look at the first 13 days of this month compared to the last few.


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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #244 on: February 20, 2018, 06:49:51 AM »
The Record Warm Low for 2/20 is 56 set in 2016.  It's currently 69 and forecast not to fall below 67 before midnight.  The Record High for 2/20 is 75 set last year (2017) with a forecast for 77 as of now, subject to change.

Top that all off with a forecast of 5+ inches of rain over the next few days with the rivers already above Action Stage.


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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #245 on: February 20, 2018, 02:22:14 PM »
It's so warm out today. And will be again tomorrow.  ](*,) 

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #246 on: February 21, 2018, 03:35:51 AM »
Hey, how 'bout them Kumquats?

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #247 on: February 21, 2018, 07:14:16 AM »
RECORD EVENT REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PADUCAH KY
1215 AM CST WED FEB 21 2018

...RECORD HIGH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE SET AT PADUCAH KY...

A RECORD HIGH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 67 DEGREES WAS SET AT PADUCAH
KY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. THIS BREAKS THE OLD RECORD OF 56 SET IN
2016. THIS ALSO SETS A NEW ALL-TIME MAXIMUM LOW TEMPERATURE FOR
FEBRUARY. THE OLD RECORD WAS 65 DEGREES SET ON FEBRUARY 26, 1996.

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #248 on: February 21, 2018, 04:44:31 PM »
High today....83.3F.    Too warm!!!  #-o  But, I think it might just be suckering in all the "early" garden planters.  :roll:

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Re: Fall/Winter '17-'18
« Reply #249 on: February 21, 2018, 05:03:41 PM »
3 plowable snows possible in the next  8 days.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 2:59PM CST until February 23 at 6:00AM CST by NWS http://dlvr.it/QHJ5gL



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