Past Minn. storm comparisons

Jaime B in the comments asked: "... How is this storm different from the previous big storm we had earlier this year?

The storm we had earlier this month, once all was said and done, dropped about 10 to 13 inches in Rochester and about 8 inches in the Twin Cities, according to the National Weather Service.

Current projections are saying that this storm could bring anywhere from 12 to 18+ inches in the Twin Cities. Without being too hyperbolic I would say that this storm may be a bit more severe, but nothing Minnesotans can't handle.

In comparison, here are the top 11 All-Time Snowfalls for the Twin Cities (1891-2006):

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  1. 28.4 inches: October 31 - November 3, 1991 (Halloween Blizzard)

  2. 21.1 inches: November 29 - December 1, 1985

  3. 20.0 inches: January 22 - January 23, 1982

  4. 17.4 inches: January 20 - January 21, 1982

  5. 16.8 inches: November 11 - November 12, 1940 (Armistice Day)

  6. 16.7 inches: March 3 - March 4, 1985

  7. 16.7 inches: March 11 - March 14, 1940

  8. 16.5 inches: December 27 - December 28, 1982

  9. 16.0 inches: January 20 - January 21, 1917

  10. 16.0 inches: March 8 - March 9, 1999

  11. 14.7 inches: March 31, 1985

So how does this storm compare? Well it looks poised to break some records.

Two questions to the weather-watching crowd:

What are you doing to prepare for the storm?

and...

What advice would you give to those that might be experiencing their first Minnesota winter storm?