by D.J. Kayser | Nov 8, 2022 | Briefings, Weather
We are opening up the briefing that we sent to our corporate clients on the morning of Tuesday, November 8, 2022, to the public on the threat that Nicole poses to the northwestern Bahamas and the Florida Peninsula, as well as the potential end of week blizzard in the...
by Paul Douglas | May 20, 2022 | Weather
Paul Douglas Minnesota: Land of Abundant Fresh Water Well, the drought is over. We have that going for us this year, with water levels on many area lakes up 1-2 feet since mid-March, and ample soil moisture for farmers. Now if it can only stay dry enough for them to...
by Paul Douglas | Jan 21, 2022 | Weather
A Triple-Header of Alberta Clippers Coming ”It’s so cold we chopped up the old piano for firewood. We only got 2 chords.” Sorry. After a mild fall and very weird December, Minnesota got its Cold Weather Boasting Rights back. More subzero fun is likely next week, but I...
by Paul Douglas | Sep 3, 2021 | Weather
Salvaging A Pretty Nice Holiday Weekend I’ve been tracking weather systems for 45 years, but nothing has prepared me for 2021’s dueling weather disasters. Our weather models have consistently underestimated the intensity of drought, fires and eastern floods. Why?...
by Paul Douglas | Jul 7, 2021 | Weather
Daunting Challenges in Meteorology Remain The forecast can always be more accurate. The words we choose to communicate weather can always provide more clarity. Story-telling 101. Two reasons meteorologists get fired up every day. That, and every day is different....