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2010-12-11 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

More Global Warming: Minneapolis Airport shut down. 13inches so far

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Posted by Frozen Al 2010-12-11 14:27|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 parts of the area have had over 20"

storms with over 12" at a time are rare in Minneapolis but it does happen

Back in 1991, a 3 day storm beginning Oct 30 produced 28".

Average snowfall for a season is about 50" per the wikipedia site on Minneapolis climate

Posted by Lord Garth 2010-12-11 21:40|| 2010-12-11 21:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Medford, WI had 16.5 inches by about 11am this morning. It was still snowing. I haven't heard the total, but I'm guessing it will be just higher than "ridiculous".

Here's hoping Maryland doesn't get a repeat of February...

Posted by eLarson 2010-12-11 22:06|| 2010-12-11 22:06|| Front Page Top

#3 Top 6 Twin Cities snowstorms (not counting this one)

1. Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 1991 28.4 inches

2. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 1985 21.1

3. Jan. 22-23, 1982 20.0

4. Jan. 20-21, 1982 17.4

5. Nov. 11-12, 1940 16.8

6. March 3-4, 1985 16.7

Posted by Lord Garth 2010-12-11 22:16|| 2010-12-11 22:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Giants-Vikings moved to Monday night. The Giants can't get in. Diverted and stuck in Kansas City.

Posted by tu3031 2010-12-11 22:42|| 2010-12-11 22:42|| Front Page Top

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