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 …