City snowcover as of March 29th 2013

Today was a beautiful today across Southeastern Minnesota. It was sunny and we had our first taste with highs in the upper 40s which is actually where our temperatures should be this time of year.  Many thought the weather was gorgeous and took the time to be outdoors for the first time this season. The snowpack took a huge hit and melted quite significantly. I’m seeing parts of the today I have not seen in months. Temperatures are expected to continue to be warm for Saturday with rain early in the day which may take care of most of the rest of the snowcover.

Highs Friday March 29th

 West Downtown Rochester ( my sta.) 49.F
Quarry Hill-E Rochester 49.F
Austin 48.F
Winona 48.F
Wabasha 48.F
Zumbrota 47.F
Canton 47.F
Preston 46.F
Red wing 46.F
Cannon Falls 45.F
Rochester Airport 44.F
Byron 44.F
Dodge Center 43.F