Regional weather view. A Dangerous Major Winter Storm is the top of the story effecting the Upper Midwest, Major snowfall accumulations are likely in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin Blizzard conditions are likely in Western Minnesota with significant accumulations along to the south of this. In Iowa, Southern Minnesota and Central Wisconsin it will start off as sleet and quickly …

Yellow Snow Crocus flower along the warm southern foundation of the garage February 27th 2012  The 1st bloom of 2012 opened today and its not even March yet, a true sign just how mild this winter has been. The 1st bloom goes to this Yellow Snow Crocus along the warm southern foundation of the garage. …

 Flag blowing in strong southwest winds on a warm and very windy February 26th 2012 It was very windy and warm day across the area today as both high temperatures and peak wind gusts were both near 50, and in one cause of wind, the Byron Station had a peak gust of 50MPH today. The …

Regional weather view. Our new active pattern is continuing this week, we have a significant winter storm impacting Northern Minnesota Sunday producing significant accumulations in Northern Minnesota. The of precip on the southern side of the low will lead to a warm and windy day across Southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa. All eyes …

February 24th Drought Monitor. Drought has been a continued to be a developing story here in Southeastern Minnesota since late last summer, and it is starting to become a real concern. This winter so far has brought little to no improvement in our deficit which in most areas it continues to build. According to the …

Regional Weather View. A strengthening weather system has gained the attention of many as it is expected to impact the Upper Midwest to end this week. A low pressure system turning out to be as strong as a winter storm will be moving across Iowa will spread heavy snows in a very narrow band across …

 Snow in my neighborhood early this morning February 21st 2012 A small, but potent weather system impacted the area last night in the form of heavy snow and even reports of lightning and thunder in some areas with this band! The snow started after dark in most areas and it came in a quick heavy …

Warm Sunday afternoon February 19th 2012 It is hard to believe that I am doing a growth update in the dead of Winter, but a mild spring like pattern with sunshine and highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s some days has continued for the past week which has allowed for the bulbs to …

Regional weather view. Mild and lack of weather is quickly becoming the story once again the the Upper Midwest at least for this week. One weak system and cold front will pass through tomorrow bringing light rain or snow mainly to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Behind this front skies will clear and it will be pleasant. Then late …

Front yard view February 14th 2012 a winter scene that has been rare this year. We had ourselves a nice little system last night spread snow across all of Southeastern Minnesota bringing minor accumulations which coated all of the local area, and even much of the region. The snow started just before 12pm in many …