Risky business

On occasion, dealing with the whims of nature is indeed risky business. I’m not sure which is more wearisome trying to predict the weather or having an income that is closely aligned with an uncontrolled chaotic environment.

My west metro snow plow associate is having attacks of restlessness as he watches the Weather Channel cover snow storms from Kansas through Ohio to Upstate New York. Snow has been tantalizing close to the Twin Cities the past two months. Recently, I suggested he contact the overworked highway department workers in Madison, who surely need a break from the record snowfall.

Less than a quarter inch of liquid precipitation has fallen since January 1st on parts of west central Minnesota. It would not be a stretch to categorize this as a mid winter drought. Thus, we are cautious about getting our hopes up too high for a snow event on Thursday. At some point, you just have to let go of the past and focus on the future. Let’s see if nature can stir up some business for those who earn an income removing snow from roadways, parking lots and driveways.

Check out the latest thinking from the experts on snow forecasting.

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