Lack of snowcover January 29th 2013 After Sundays ice storm and the 2 other systems that effected us this week its turning out to be a very active week. The latest active weather is all a part of 2 weather systems that past through the past 3 days. Monday night one which surprised many local …

Regional Weather View. It is turning out to be an active week in the Upper Midwest. Something I have not had to say in a long time. Attention is turned to our next weather producer which will spread thunderstorms across Illinois tonight, and significant snow accumulations to parts of Iowa, Far southeast Minnesota and parts …

Branches weighed down by ice on an evergreen. Sundays, a low pressure system moved across the region, spreading a wave of light to moderate precipitation through the entire area Sunday Morning into the early afternoon hours before tapering down to drizzle for the evening and overnight hours. Temperatures ranged from 30 to 32.F and most …

Regional Weather View Tuesday& Wednesday another weather system moving up through Iowa and Illinois will spread heavy snow across parts of Iowa, Southeastern Minnesota and Central Wisconsin, this will be on the leading edge of an arctic airmass which will bring in sharply colder temperatures for Thursday.  Local weather view. Note: I did make an …

Lows Monday Morning. The area was fully immersed in an arctic on Monday. The cold air was driven southeast by a very strong cold front which passed through on this past Saturday. It took 24 hours before the worst of the effects of the cold arrived from the northwest, but when it arrived it was …

Warm January day, January 18th 2013 This weekend was definitely had two totally different tales to tell. Friday and Saturday was sunny and mild. Fridays highs were in the mid to upper 40s and Saturdays highs were in the lower 40s. The sun was shining, the sky was bright, winds were light and it felt …

Regional Weather View Very cold temperatures are making their way southeastward today as an arctic cold front blows through the region as causes some issues. The arrival of this cold air will cause problems mainly in the form of strong gusty wind gusts to 50MPH across a wide part of the region. This front will …

Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis Deer, Rabbits and other pests can be a huge problem in the garden in winter. I’ve heard news reports recently of homeowners having problems with deer and rabbits eating shrubs and causing lots of damage. Before we start with tips to help with the problem It’s important to know why deer and …

Regional Weather Veiw The region is in a change of weather patterns this week ahead of a major arctic blast poised to move southeast later this week. Ahead of this airmass, mild weather will be seen. especially in new snow less areas that developed from last week. With a jet stream located near us and …