Brian D

On 4/15/2024 at 1:51 AM, Brian D said:

When MN Fishing opener is over, then the white stuff is over. That would be the 2nd weekend of May. 

21 hours ago, michsnowfreak said:

What does showing the coldest Aprils on record (1874 over 10F colder than avg) have to do with noting the unusual nature of this mornings cold? The record low was missed by 2F and again, as pointed out, the dewpoints were unusually low. Im well aware of the planting guidelines (they say Mothers Day, not Memorial Day) but theres little you can do with trees established in the ground. 

 

This marks the 5th consecutive year that the last freeze was later than avg

2024 (Apr 25)

2023 (Apr 26)

2022 (Apr 29)

2021 (May 1)

2022 (May 13) *only May 10, 1966 saw a colder temp so late in the season than the 27F on May 9, 2020).

Seems the last 2 years, April 25th has been a frosty one for you. Last year it hit 30. 28 & 30 are top 5 temps for the date. And your right about damage to fruit trees. The milder wx this month helps those buds pop a little early, so temps like this hurt. Even the 24th was top 5.

April 25

1892 - 26

1919/67 - 27

1934/2024 - 28

1875/1974 - 29

1883/1941/72/2023 - 30

April 24

1874/75/83/92 - 27

1909/19/30/71/2015 - 29

1918/27/96 - 30

1888/1907/67/99/2024 - 31

1974/89/2005 - 32

Wet weekend on tap here with 2 rounds of rain. Might get in on some thunder Fri night.

4 hours ago, Brian D said:

Gust front moved in off the Lake. Winds picked up some from 5-15 to 15-25, and temps went from 54-55 to 39-40 in 30 min. Currently light/misty rain falling. BRRR!

Sun came out, and temps recovered to the upper 40's. Rollercoaster day.

Gust front moved in off the Lake. Winds picked up some from 5-15 to 15-25, and temps went from 54-55 to 39-40 in 30 min. Currently light/misty rain falling. BRRR!

11 minutes ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

Nabbed a 100 yesterday. Dry heat rocks 

After that, 60's will require a winter jacket when you get back here. 

On 3/7/2024 at 2:23 PM, Brian D said:

On Earth Day, April 22nd, I'm looking at a front moving through with possible energy running along the boundary. Should kick up some wx followed by some cooler air.

Decent call here as a CA LP moves cross the N with a trailing cold front. A piece of energy riding the S end of the front helping to kick up some stms. Back door cold front sags into the N, as HP comes S.

On 4/19/2024 at 12:07 AM, rainsucks said:

I'm not even convinced yet that next week's will pan out as currently modeled by guidance. I'm not saying it won't, but the models continue to overdo the intensity of cold shots time and time again, so I'm a bit skeptical.

Well, they are just guidance on MAYBE.  

Here across N MN yesterday, NWS DLH forecast, on a storyboard, highs around 39-45, and it ended up being 35-40. Happens regularly that forecasts, even on the day, are high/low balled.

Snow showers moving through today. Already seen a few flakes early this morning. More convective stuff slated for the afternoon. Could see a little white on the grass, if I get hit good.

0.88" final tally. 1.65" for the month so far (2.65" April  avg). Nice day today with seasonable temps. Green up continues.

0.70" so far from this system with light rn atm as LP leaves the area.. Wind gusts topped out in the low 50's yesterday. Pretty decent April storm. No thunder, tho. 

Power outage for about 1/2 hr this aftrn. Winds really whipping this aftrn/eve. Rain is edging closer.

Very windy today with NE winds off the Lake with approaching LP. Rain still S & W of me. Wind Advisory in effect for winds up to 40-50 mph for the rest of the day. 

7 hours ago, weatherbo said:

Made it to 56 here today with light winds, full sun...felt really nice.  Opened the windows for some fresh air. Hopefully done with the white stuff.

 

When MN Fishing opener is over, then the white stuff is over. That would be the 2nd weekend of May. 

Beautiful day here with temps running in the mid-upper 60's. Low humidity has fire danger up a little with some gusty winds. Yesterday saw very warm temps as well in the mid-upper 60's. Take it while you can. April loves to swing hard.

Typical Spring wet wx on tap Tues-Wed. Winds expected to be up to 40-50 mph along the shore. Then cool wx for a few days before the next round. Backside snow showers across N MN also possible.

On 4/10/2024 at 6:25 PM, IWXwx said:

Take your own bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's when you go.

Daa BEST!  

2 hours ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

Highway 61 traffic jams imminent. 

Businesses that suffered from lack of winter income are chomping at the bit.  

4 hours ago, OrdIowPitMsp said:

Grass/shrubs off to the races now. Trees looking ready to burst into action. Mid 70s this weekend should bring out the green. 

 

Grass is getting greener real quick here, too. Budding will take a little more time closer to the lake, as we tend to stay a little cooler. Longer days, and warmer temps. Time for summer season.  

A very summery looking sky with cumulus, and scattered showers throughout the area. Temps in the low 60's. Looks good.  

Prelim data in for March. Another warm month in the books. 5 & 10 yr trend charts shown respectively.

0.74" of rain from Sun pm thru Mon pm. Nice temps on tap in the 50's coming for the week. Should start to see green emerging.  

Overcast n rainy for me today. Peak eclipse time was 2:05 pm. It got a little darker here akin to near sunset lighting with heavy overcast. Not enough to get the street lights to come on, but noticeable. It was around 70% up my way.

Looking at posts on grading the Winter season, I'll say it was a D my way. Winter is generally Nov-Mar here, and we've had just enough to keep it from an epic fail. But A+ on the heating bill.  

Windy off the Lake today as system approaches up to 30-35 mph. Looks like a good rain shield to my south. Messy wx starting later in the evening, but the precip will be welcome.