Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota weather’
A weekend of fuss-worthy weather
I wouldn’t blame the casual reader of this blog for concluding that Minnesotans talk about nothing but the weather. But when you consider that our temperature range here is a whopping 174 degrees (and that it once dropped 71 degrees in a single day), perhaps you can understand all the fuss. And boy, was last […]
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Tags: bonsai, Como Conservatory, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, fall color, first snow, Minnesota weather, Quaking Bog
More meteorological madness
In the Midwest we often joke that, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes.” It sure felt like that today. The fog was so thick during my morning commute that I questioned the safety of driving. Caring about safety as I do, I pulled over and took some photos. (Because as we know, […]
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A lovely Tuesday for a tornado
One of our favorite pastimes in Minnesota is talking about the weather. This isn’t because we’re superficial or boring; rather, it’s because our weather is so darned interesting. Last Tuesday is a perfect example. The day started gloriously, with bright sunshine and blue skies. I wanted to be outside — but since I was already […]
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Tags: Minnesota severe thunderstorm, Minnesota weather, Minnesota wind storm 2016, tornado
My favorite day of the year
In Minnesota we have two seasons: Winter, and road construction. Welcome to Minnesota. Enjoy our orange cones! But sandwiched between them every year is one single, glorious day we call “summer.” Summer really does feel that fleeting here, perhaps because the winters are so memorable. Proof that Mother Nature is trying to kill you. […]
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Tags: Carol, Jackson Meadow, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, Minnesota weather
What the hail?!
“In Minnesota it’s not May 3rd today; it’s the 54th of February.” I was pretty winter-weary when I posted that on Facebook two years ago. The winter of 2013 was rough. But what a difference two years make! Today was glorious — sunny and 81 (27C) degrees — so I spent a few hours gardening. […]
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Tags: hail, Minnesota, Minnesota weather, thunderstorm
This winter is on pace to become one of the worst in recorded history, and yet I remain unnaturally upbeat. There are three possibilities: (1) I’m high on snowblower fumes; (2) The cold has damaged my brain; or (3) I am actually asleep, and will soon awaken to discover that I’ve lost my toes to […]
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Tags: Minnesota weather, Minnesota winter, polar vortex
One of my favorite things about living in Minnesota is the weather. Today, it’s cloudy and 51. Tomorrow will be sunny and 75 — or so we’ve been promised. Two weekends ago, it was in the 40s. And last week we almost hit 100. This time of year, it’s not at all implausible to wear […]
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