Fall 2026 Banter Thread

[Brian D]

November 1

2000: An F1 tornado touches down on a farm east of Prinsburg in Kandiyohi County destroying a small storage shed. It also tipped another shed on its side, and ripped off a portion of the roof of a third shed.

 

1999: High winds are reported in central Minnesota. The St. Cloud State University Meteorology Department in Stearns County recorded a 65 mph gust. The Morris AWOS in Stevens County posted a 62 mph gust and the Willmar AWOS in Kandiyohi county recorded a 59 mph gust. Area-wide sustained winds of 40 mph occurred, with gusts in the 45 to 50 mph range.

 

1991: Classes are canceled across the state due to the Halloween Blizzard. Three foot drifts are measured across I-94 from the Twin Cities to St. Cloud. MSP airport records its all-time record daily snowfall total of 18.5 inches.

For Sunday, November 1, 2026
1755 - A magnitude 8.7 earthquake devastated Lisbon, Portugal, on this day, killing as many as 50,000 people. The epicenter was located 120 miles west-southwest of Cape St. Vincent. In addition, many individuals who sought safety on the Tagus River were killed by an estimated 20-foot tall tsunami that struck 40 minutes after the earthquake.
1848 - When Joseph Henry came to the Smithsonian, one of his priorities was to set up a meteorological program. In 1847, while outlining his plan for the new institution, Henry called for "a system of extended meteorological observations for solving American storms." On November 1st, 1848, Joseph Henry and Navy meteorologist James Espy wrote a letter urging anyone interested in becoming a weather observer to signify their willingness to do so. By 1849, he had budgeted $1,000 for the Smithsonian meteorological project and established a network of some 150 volunteer weather observers. A decade later, the project had more than 600 volunteer observers, including people in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Its cost in 1860 was $4,400, or thirty percent of the Smithsonian's research and publication budget.
1861 - A hurricane near Cape Hatteras, NC, battered a Union fleet of ships attacking Carolina ports, and produced high tides and high winds in New York State and New England. (David Ludlum)
1870 - United States Army Signal Corps observers at 24 sites around the country simultaneously made weather reports and transmitted them to Washington, where a national weather map would be drawn. These simultaneous reports also started the process of sending out weather reports by telegraph to metropolitan newspapers. This would be the beginning of our present-day National Weather Service.
1966 - Santa Anna winds fanned fires, and brought record November heat to parts of coastal California. November records included 86 degrees at San Francisco, 97 degrees at San Diego, and 101 degrees at the International airport in Los Angeles. Fires claimed the lives of at least sixteen firefighters. (The Weather Channel)
1968 - A tornado touched down west of Winslow, AZ, but did little damage in an uninhabited area. (The Weather Channel)
1987 - Early morning thunderstorms in central Arizona produced hail an inch in diameter at Williams and Gila Bend, and drenched Payson with 1.86 inches of rain. Hannagan Meadows AZ, meanwhile, was blanketed with three inches of snow. Unseasonably warm weather prevailed across the Ohio Valley. Afternoon highs of 76 degrees at Beckley WV, 77 degrees at Bluefield WV, and 83 degrees at Lexington KY were records for the month of November. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)
1988 - Low pressure brought gales and locally heavy rain to the northeastern U.S. The rainfall total of 1.46 inches at Newark NJ was a record for the date. New York City was soaked with more than two inches of rain. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1989 - A strong cold front ushered snow and arctic air into the north central U.S. Snow whitened North Dakota and the Central High Plains Region. Up to five inches of snow blanketed Denver CO. Yellowstone Park WY was the cold spot in the nation with a morning low of 4 degrees below zero. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
2014 - Up to 6 inches of snow fell in Gilbert, South Carolina.

Observances:

 

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  National Calzone Day
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  World Vegan Day
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  New York City Marathon
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  National Brush Day
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  Native American Heritage Month
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  National Adoption Month
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  All Saints' Day
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  No Shave November
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  Movember
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  National Author's Day
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  National Scented Candle Day
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  Daylight Saving Time Ends
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  Day of the Dead
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  Anniversary of the Revolution
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  Coronation Day of His Majesty the King
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  D. Hamilton Jackson Day
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  Extra Mile Day
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  International Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
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  National Biologic Coordinators Day
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  National Cinnamon Day
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  National Cook For Your Pets Day
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  National Deep Fried Clams Day
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  National Family Literacy Day
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  National Mia Day
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  National Pâté Day
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  National Vinegar Day
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  Prime Meridian Day

[Chinook]

somewhat rare slight risk/ 5% risk of tornadoes today and tomorrow

[nvck]

No way... you're telling me there could be cold air or even snow sometime in the winter in the midwest? what a bold call!

[Brian D]

November 2

1938: A tornado touches down at Nashwauk in Itasca County. Many livestock killed.

 

1842: A mild spell occurs at Ft. Snelling, where the temperature rises to 60 degrees.

For Monday, November 2, 2026
1946 - A heavy wet snow began to cover the Southern Rockies. Up to three feet of snow blanketed the mountains of New Mexico, and a 31 inch snow at Denver CO caused roofs to collapse. (David Ludlum)
1961 - The temperature at Atlanta, GA, reached 84 degrees to establish a record for November. (The Weather Channel)
1966 - A storm brought 18 inches of snow to Celia KY in 24 hours. It tied the state 24 hour snowfall record first established at Bowling Green. (The Weather Channel)
1987 - A dozen cities, mostly in the Ohio Valley, reported record high temperatures for the date. Record highs included 83 degrees at Paducah KY and 84 degrees at Memphis TN. Temperatures reached 70 degrees as far north as southern Lower Michigan. Showers and thundershowers over southern Florida, associated with a tropical depression, produced 4.77 inches of rain at Tavernier, located in the Upper Florida Keys. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1988 - A very intense low pressure system brought heavy rain, snow, and high winds, to parts of the northeastern U.S. Portland ME established a record for November with 4.52 inches of rain in 24 hours, and winds along the coast of Maine gusted to 74 mph at Southwest Harbor. Heavy snow blanketed parts of northern Vermont and upstate New York, with 15 inches reported at Spruce Hill NY. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1989 - Squalls in the Upper Great Lakes Region the first three days of the month buried Ironwood MI under 46 inches of snow, and produced 40 inches at Hurley WI. Arctic cold invaded the Southern Plains Region. Midland TX reported a record low of 22 degrees. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

Observances:

 

• 2 Mon
  Job Action Day
• 2 Mon
  International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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  Recreation Day
• 2 Mon
  All Souls' Day
• 2 Mon
  Arrival of Indentured Labourers
• 2 Mon
  Be the Impact Day
• 2 Mon
  Broadcast Traffic Professionals Day
• 2 Mon
  Dynamic Harmlessness Day
• 2 Mon
  Look for Circles Day
• 2 Mon
  National Deviled Egg Day
• 2 Mon
  National Ohio Day

[buckeye]

say it ain't so!

I read in another forum that today is the final runs of the NAM.    

[michsnowfreak]

17 minutes ago, buckeye said:

say it ain't so!

I read in another forum that today is the final runs of the NAM.    

Yes! The end of an era

[Chicago Storm]

2 hours ago, buckeye said:

say it ain't so!

I read in another forum that today is the final runs of the NAM.    

 

2 hours ago, michsnowfreak said:

Yes! The end of an era

This change was actually set to occur in mid-October, but was pushed back due to the REFS/RRFS failing it's final test prior to that time.

But yes, unless there is some very last minute shift, that change will occur tomorrow.

[Chinook]

2 hours ago, michsnowfreak said:

Yes! The end of an era

Here's the RRFS ensemble, which we'll all have to use for general purposes, since the NAM and standard convection allowing models are ending!  tornado chances upcoming today

[Brian D]

November 3

1991: The Great Halloween blizzard ends with a total of 28.4 inches of snow at the Twin Cities.

 

1956: Parts of central Minnesota experience record high low temperatures in the upper forties to the mid-fifties. Minneapolis, Farmington, Chaska, and Gaylord all had high temperatures of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

1915: One person is killed by lightning during a strong thunderstorm in Chatfield, MN.

For Tuesday, November 3, 2026
1890 - The temperature at Los Angeles, CA, reached 96 degrees, a November record for 76 years. (David Ludlum)
1927 - Historic flooding occurred across Vermont from November 2nd through the 4th. The flood washed out 1285 bridges, miles of roads and railways, and several homes and buildings. Eighty-four people were killed from the flooding, including Lt. Governor S. Hollister Jackson.
1961 - A rare November thunderstorm produced snow at Casper, WY. (3rd-4th) (The Weather Channel)
1966 - An early season snowfall, which started on the 2nd, whitened the ground from Alabama to Michigan. Mobile, Alabama, had their earliest snowflakes on record. Louisville, Kentucky measured 13.1 inches, Nashville; Tennessee reported 7.2 inches, and Huntsville, Alabama, had 4 inches of snow.
1987 - Twenty-one cities, mostly in the Ohio Valley, reported record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 80 degrees at Columbus OH was their warmest reading of record for so late in the season. Showers and thundershowers associated with a tropical depression south of Florida produced 4.28 inches of rain at Clewiston in 24 hours. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)
1988 - A sharp cold front brought about an abrupt end to Indian Summer in the north central U.S. Up to a foot of snow blanketed Yellowstone Park WY, and winds in the mountains near the Washoe Valley of southeastern Wyoming gusted to 78 mph. Unseasonably warm weather continued in the south central U.S. Del Rio TX tied Laredo TX and McAllen TX for honors as the hot spot in the nation with a record warm afternoon high of 91 degrees. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)
1989 - Cold weather prevailed in the central U.S. Six cities in Texas, Minnesota, and Michigan, reported record low temperatures for the date. The low of 7 above zero at Marquette MI was their coldest reading of record for so early in the season. (The National Weather Summary)
2001 - Hurricane Michelle reached peak intensity on this day as a Category 4 storm. Michelle made landfall on November 4-5, between Playa Larga and Playa Giron, Cuba, as a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest to strike the country since 1952's Hurricane Fox. The storm caused an estimated $2 billion US dollars in damage to Cuba.
2007 - Dense fog in the early morning hours resulted in a 100 vehicle pile-up just north of Fowler, CA on I-99. Two people were killed, and 41 others were injured. The thick seasonal fog is known as "Tule fog" and typically occurs in Central California in late fall and winter.

Observances:

• 3 Tue
  Melbourne Cup
• 3 Tue
  National Homemaker Day
• 3 Tue
  National Sandwich Day
• 3 Tue
  Cliche Day
• 3 Tue
  Jellyfish Day
• 3 Tue
  National Accessory Day
• 3 Tue
  National Housewife Day
• 3 Tue
  Separation Day
• 3 Tue
  Smart Home Day
• 3 Tue
  Give Someone a Dollar Day

[Brian D]

Go NFC North! Best division in the league  

Make sure you hit the polls today if you haven't voted already.

[BeastFromTheEast]

20 minutes ago, Brian D said:

Go NFC North! Best division in the league  

Make sure you hit the polls today if you haven't voted already.

The MN-CHI matchup to close out the season is going to be epic! 

Have a feeling that final game could decide the division!