by Paul Douglas | Jan 14, 2022 | Weather
Potentially Plowable MSP Westward Today Public Service Reminder: it’s just frozen water. We’re in a drought. Let it snow. Minnesota winters scare off a lot of people, and I’m not minimizing fender-benders or the risk of falling on ice. But when I compare our risks to...
by Paul Douglas | Jan 13, 2022 | Weather
Another Subzero Stretch Shaping Up Old Man Winter arrived later than usual but in recent weeks he’s made up for lost time. Nearly 25” of snow has fallen at MSP, almost 2” above average. Our January thaw, and the mild blip that spawned 20 tornadoes on December 15, has...
by Paul Douglas | Jan 7, 2022 | Weather
Tracking a Variety of Cold (and Colder) Fronts Hi, my name is Paul. Hobbies include napping, tinkering with the Doppler – and tracking cold fronts. Big fronts. Little fronts. Sloppy little dribbles of chilly air and full-frontal Siberian Assaults. In defense of...
by Paul Douglas | Jan 6, 2022 | Weather
Minnesota Winter Olympics Is Well Underway With apologies to NBC, Minnesotans participate in the Winter Olympics every year. Aerobic shivering. Advanced boot-stomping. Vehicular ice dancing is a personal favorite (no flips please!) Unless you’re fleeing to Florida or...
by Paul Douglas | Jan 5, 2022 | Weather
Wind-Whipped Snow, Then More Subzero Fun Maya Angelou had it right: If you don t like something, change it. If you can t change it, change your attitude. Don t complain. And yet and yet: we are genetically engineered to complain, which often makes things better....
by Paul Douglas | Jan 4, 2022 | Weather
“Dad, check YouTube for a solution first. Chances are there’s a video that explains what to do.” My boys were right about that one. No matter what the task at hand is, it’s helpful to have the right tools. Meteorologist rely on weather models, but the trick is finding...
by Paul Douglas | Dec 24, 2021 | Weather
Finding Christmas Joy In a Viral Blizzard We are having a Covid Christmas this year. A family member visiting for the holidays tested positive, has mild symptoms, and now we are isolating, so as not to potentially infect other members of our family, including our...
by D.J. Kayser | Dec 23, 2021 | Weather
Historical Probability Of A White Christmas With the new 1991-2020 climatological data in place, the probability of a white Christmas map has been updated! Here’s a look nationwide at that probability, and you can view an interactive map to see your local probability...
by D.J. Kayser | Dec 20, 2021 | Weather
Will you see a white Christmas? Will the weather be naughty or nice for travel and gathering with loved ones? The meteorologists at Praedictix have the answers for you! Below is a look at our national and regional forecast maps for Christmas Day that’ll update...
by D.J. Kayser | Dec 20, 2021 | Weather
Do your holiday travels take you out of town on Christmas Eve to get to your loved ones – and are you wondering what the weather might be? The meteorologists at Praedictix have the answers for you! Below is a look at our national and regional forecast maps for...
