Minnesota Weather Almanac
During which winter in history did Minnesotans experience the greatest amount of snow? What makes our state prone to tornados? What town claims the highest temperature ever recorded? How does one predict when the leaves will change color? Were hunters really found frozen after the infamous Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940? How will ozone depletion affect our environment?\ \ From the dog days of summer and the first sweater weather of fall to "cold enough for you?” winter mornings,...
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Popular climatologist and MPR commentator Mark Seeley offers a complete guide to Minnesota weather, featuring historical details, fun facts, and scientific lessons.
ForewordixIntroductionxiAcknowledgmentsxvCrossroads of Climate3Geography4Urbanization6Climate Observations and Climate Stations8Climate Characteristics12Community Foundations for Climate History39Earliest Observations62Minnesota's Winter67Coldest Places85Winter Storms90Significant Days115Minnesota's Spring123Snowmelt Floods129May Rituals137Meteorological Lamentations139Significant Days141Minnesota's Summer151Hottest Places157Severe Convective Weather165The Growing Season201Mother Nature Blessed the Grand Excursion214Significant Days218Minnesota's Fall223Indian Summer230Fire Weather232Significant Days240Telling Minnesota's Weather Story245Climate Trends, Climate Variability, and Minnesota's Future259AppendixStatewide Daily Climate Records268Bibliography278Weather Quiz Answers282Index283
\ From Barnes & NobleIn Minnesota, the weather is constant topic of conversation. Now, instead of rehashing old snow drift stories, North Star State residents can draw on 200 pages of solid info from Minnesota NPR meteorologist Mark Seeley. His Minnesota Weather Almanac offers fascinating historical facts, weather maps and charts, and explanations of weather patterns and climate change.\ \
