Snowy dustings, brief thaws and a chilly northern Christmas
Clipperville
Your shovel is getting a good workout these days.
It seems every time we turn around, there's a fresh coating of snow on the sidewalk. Each incoming micro-clipper brings another snowy dusting as the jet stream sends small snow laden impulses our way.
Turn around and all of the sudden the walk you shoveled a few hours ago is covered again. How did a stealthy 6 inches of snow accumulate on my lawn and fence posts?
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Monday's snow-maker was productive in parts of Minnesota. Here's the updated list of snow totals and the map from the National Weather Service.
Our next mini-clipper slides through early Tuesday morning with another snowy dusting as temps continue to moderate.
Moderation
My dad always said moderation in life is the key. I wonder if he was thinking about winter temperatures? Here's a look at our continued temp rise, which peaks with a (welcome?) thaw by Wednesday afternoon.
Above freezing for the first time in 15 days? Priceless. Time to check the washer fluid tank.
We can thank the Pacific breeze for our temperature moderation this week. Winds are blowing into Minnesota from Seattle these days, instead of the Yukon.
Roller coaster temps through Christmas
It looks like a series of cold front punctuated by attempted thaws will be the rule through Christmas as Pacific and Arctic air battle for control on Minnesota. Here's a look at temps through Christmas. Early indications favor a milder Christmas Eve, as Santa rides a strong arctic front south temps may tumble Christmas Day.
Weather eye candy of the day
Check out this cool (color) global wind map from earth.nullschool. Enjoy!
