One has to wonder if it might be the first time some of these people have ever seen snow. Here's the (almost) live look at Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. For a place that averages 0 inches of snow per year, it looks like everybody has taken to the streets to enjoy a little fun in the snow!
While we're having our coldest morning of the year here in Southern Minnesota, it could be worse!![]()
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This graphic just in from the National Weather Service shows Blizzard warnings in effect for the Gulf Coast, from east of Galveston Texas, to Lafayette Louisiana. They can expect around 4 inches of snow with 1/4 mile visibilities with blowing snow right on the beach!![]()
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New Orleans Louisiana is expected to pick up 4 to 8 inches of snow, which is more than the near 2 inches of snow we've received here in Minnesota this month!![]()
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Hold on to the bitter cold just one more day, when temperatures will improve to about 27 degrees tomorrow.
AN EXTREME COLD WARNING (previously called a wind chill warning) has just been issued for Rice County and will stay in effect until TUESDAY at NOON. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below are expected. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.![]()
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Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.![]()
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Keep pets indoors as much as possible, and make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY (previously called a wind chill advisory) will go in effect starting SATURDAY at 9 p.m. until TUESDAY at NOON. Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below are expected, bringing us our coldest temperatures of the season so far.![]()
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The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.![]()
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Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible, and make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 9 a.m. this morning. Very cold wind chills as low as 26 below are likely this morning.![]()
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The cold wind chill could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
While 2024 was the warmest year on record in the Twin Cities and Saint Cloud, here in Faribault (where official temperature measurements are made at the airport), 2024 goes down as the fifth warmest year on record. In fact, four out of the top ten warmest years on record have all appeared in the last decade.
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Here are the measured snow totals after this week's snowstorm:![]()
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8.9" - 1 mi. N Faribault, MN![]()
8.1" - 1 mi. E Northfield, MN![]()
7.5" - 2 mi. NE Montgomery, MN![]()
7.5" - Northfield, MN![]()
6.1" - 4 mi. E Nerstrand, MN![]()
6.1" - 2 mi. ESE Heidelberg, MN![]()
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Totals were more than DOUBLE the forecasted amounts, and continued on way longer than forecast too!![]()
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We'd love to see your snowfall measurements or winter scenes! Reply to this post and let us see them!
The National Weather Service has fine-tuned its forecast from last night and has elevated the Winter Weather Advisory into a WINTER STORM WARNING for Rice County, which goes into effect immediately, and is in effect until MIDNIGHT tonight.![]()
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The heaviest snow will fall through noon today, and then dissipates into lighter snow this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds up to 30-40 mph will develop later this afternoon and tonight, causing travel impacts.![]()
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Snow totals were bumped slightly up, now expecting a storm total of 3-5" of snow for total accumulation.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY will go into effect from MIDNIGHT tonight to 3 a.m. on FRIDAY.![]()
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Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are currently being expected for Rice County based on the latest National Weather Service webinar and forecast. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.![]()
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Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.![]()
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Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511mn.org for the latest road condition information.
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