Author: Derek McKay

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Low pressure system surged north very mild air and brought December rain. Lots of melting snow, Warm Temperature report included.

Moderate rain which fell December 30th Two storms systems effected Western Wisconsin, the first one being the strongest and had the most significant effects. During the day leading up to the storm it was mild out ahead of it My high on the 29th was 38.F, and the low that night barely even fell below …

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Mild with Rain for Thursday Then cold with wind driven snow by New Years Arctic Air by Sunday Updated X2

Regional Weather View. We got 2 storm systems battling out between warm and cold air right over the Upper Midwest Rain will be possible over Eastern MN and all of Wisconsin Friday with very mild temperatures West in Northwest Minnesota and North/South Dakota, they will be dealing with significant snowfall, Then a strong cold front …

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Light snow accumulations possible Thursday, then turning dry with fair temps for the Christmas Hoiliday Updated X1

Regional View Another Winter weather storm system will hit the Upper Midwest, which will deliver possibly significant snow to places that already have a very high snowpack. Dry weather will follow behind the storm just in time for Christmas, bringing fair temperatures and partial sunshine to the Upper Midwest. Local View with Christmas Theme Note: …

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Mondays/Tuesdays snow event. Much less then expected, but still a fair amount.

Backyard snow trails and nearly covered shrubs with one of the deepest snowpacks I can remember-December 21st We just got done with a winter storm which hit the Upper Midwest and local region. This storm produced 2.50 to as much as 5 inches of snow in some areas, Even with this there were far less …

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Winter Storm, Sigificant accumulations possible Monday then cloudy with seasonal temps Wednesday before more snow possible Thurs.

Regional View The Upper Midwest is still very active as we are preparing for yet another Winter Storm Monday which could produce heavy snowfall and significant accumulations in Northeast South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. a temporary quiet period follows Wednesday, before more active weather moves in possibly ThursdayLocal View Note: The models …

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Possible accumulating snow Wednesday. Quieter for the weekend.

Regional Weather View. Yet another significant weather system will hit the Upper Midwest this week causing possible significant accumulations from ND Southeast through Central Minnesota. far Northern Iowa may also see some significant accumulations. Minor accumulations will cover the rest of Western WI IA and SD. Cool temperatures and calmer weather will flow this system …

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Crippling snowstorm shuts down Western Wisconsin. Near blizzard condtions at times with major accumulations and huge snow drifts

My garden with tractor over half covered by gigantic drift Dec 12th A major snowstorm which locals are calling the blizzard of 2010 hit region this weekend and brought very high snowfall totals over 20 inches in parts of the area . Strong winds caused significant blowing and drifting snow with near white out conditions …