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February 28th Weather Update: Winter Temperatures Return
Finally, a snow storm is expected for the Twin Cities Metro area starting Tuesday afternoon and extending to Wednesday afternoon. Low temperatures are returning and it won’t feel much like March. The snow and cold might make some Minnesotans happy, but it looks like the sun will try to start breaking through at the beginning of next week. Until then, ensure you are prepared for the winter snow storm by keeping those snow shovels handy and limit travel if at all possible. Finally, remember preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working correctly during those snow days.
7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Tuesday – Snow/wintery mix. High 32.
Wednesday – Rain and snow expected. High 34.
Thursday – Mostly to partly cloudy, with a high of 34.
Friday – Snow showers likely. High of 32.
Saturday – Snow flurries and a high of 28.
Sunday – Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. High of 33.
Monday – Mostly sunny with a high of 37.
Source: weather.com
February 16th Weather Update: Nice Weekend Then Chance of Snow
February is the shortest month of the year, but at times it can feel like it lasts forever. Gray days, bouts of snow and chilly temperatures, have us longing for Spring. Although this winter has been far milder than last year, we are still ready to see those first signs of 60 degree temps and green on the trees. Although this seven day forecast is still firmly set in winter. In the next 7 days you can look forward to relatively mild temperatures, but chance of rain or snow showers early next week. Warm temperatures should prevent much accumulation, but messy roads are possible. Despite another week of winter here in Minneapolis, this is still a great time to look forward to spring. For a lot of people, spring means one thing: allergens. Did you know that a whole home air cleaner can remove allergens from the air and improve air quality substantially? Call Welter Heating and Air Conditioning for more information.
7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Thursday – Sunny with a high of 39.
Friday – Partly cloudy with another high of 39.
Saturday – Colder, but sunny. High of 34.
Sunday – Mild and partly cloudy. High of 40.
Monday – Chance of rain or snow showers. High of 36.
Tuesday – Another chance of show showers. High of 38.
Wednesday – Cooler and partly cloudy. High of 34.
Source: weather.com
Minnesotans Don’t Worry About Extreme Cold Warning
The National Weather Services in Minnesota announced this winter they will be replacing the familiar “wind chill warning” with an “extreme cold warning”. So what does this mean to us? The change is mostly in name only, but does include a small differentiation. In the past a warning was only issued if wind chill dipped below negative 35. The new warning will be issued if temperatures or wind chills reach dangerously low.
This is Minnesota, where we really only care if our Minneapolis furnace is in good working order, but we still want to know the story behind this new winter warning.
Extreme Cold? Wind Chill? Who Cares?
This story, which originally ran in the Pioneer Press, was met by commenters with a mixture of sarcasm and disbelief. The consensus was that either this was a scare tactic dreamed up by the Weather Service’s marketing department or a sign of political correctness.
Fortunately, National Public Radio (NPR) interviewed Greg Gust (No joke!), the warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service for Eastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, who shed some light on this name change.
What’s in a Name?
Gust readily admitted that the proposed name change is an experiment and that the “wind chill warning” is still in their arsenal of tactics to keep people safe. He did explain the distinction between the two terms and how confusion can arise when the wind dies down.
Prior to the name change, if the wind dropped off, they stopped the warning. But, what if it’s still really cold out? With the wind warning cancelled, the actual temperature now poses the real danger. Stopping a wind chill warning may give people a false sense of security.
Of course, Minnesotans know how cold really cold feels like. As one commenter said, “I wish they would stop with “extreme” and “feels like” Just give me the temp. … We know what it means when it’s 20 below with a 20 mph wind.”
When the Weather Service issues the “extreme cold warning,” people should be responding just like they did with the “wind chill warning,” e.g. they should make sure that they’re properly dressed for it and school districts would cancel outside recess.
It’s unclear whether the extreme cold warning is replacing the wind chill warning completely. “Do you think extreme cold is sexy enough to get into the vernacular?” Gust asked the NPR host. “We think it has meaning here, and we’re … testing that to see if it has enough meaning to warrant the change.”
Are you prepared for an “extreme cold warning”? Call Welter Heating and Air Conditioning 612-825-6867 for service on your Minneapolis furnace.
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February 2nd Weather Update: Mild Week Leading Up to Super Bowl Sunday
After several bouts of snow and ice last week, we are in the middle of a mild, quiet week for the first week of February. March like temps are forecast to linger throughout the week, culminating with a mild and partially sunny Super Bowl Sunday. It is great to see some sunshine in the forecast after a very gray January here in Minneapolis. It’s doubtful we have seen the end of cold weather for this winter, and temperatures are forecast to return to more normal levels by the beginning of next week. The break in frigid temperatures is the perfect time to consider furnace cleaning or maintenance. Preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working optimally during the final full month of winter. So, everyone, spend this week enjoying the sunshine and football.
7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Thursday – Foggy in the morning, but mild. High 40.
Friday – Mostly cloudy. High 39.
Saturday – Nice start to the weekend. Partly cloudy and high of 39.
Sunday – Another mild day. Partly cloudy and high of 39.
Monday – Partly cloudy and high of 41.
Tuesday – Return to February like temperatures. High of 29.
Wednesday – Still cooler. High of 34.
Source: weather.com
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