| Observation Date |
Observation Time |
Precipitation |
Snowfall |
Snowfall SWE |
Snow Depth |
Snow SWE |
Notes |
| 1/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
No snowfall on the 27th at 7am..sleet and snow with some freezing rain predicted for later in the day. Most of our existing snow has melted, to about an inch on the average. Looks like things will change soon. |
| 1/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.38 |
2.1 |
M |
3.0 |
M |
.1 inch of ice was under 2.1 inches of new snow. |
| 1/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
2.0 |
M |
No snow here in past 24 hours, but temps dipped below freezing later in the day causing slick conditions. |
| 1/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
Sub freezing temps over most of the past 24 hrs have left icy side streets, driveways, and walkways. Blustery winds are creating sub zero wind chills. |
| 1/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.1 |
M |
2.1 |
M |
Temp at 7am was -2 degrees. This is just the tip of the iceberg. It will drop considerably by morning. |
| 2/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.1 |
M |
-13 was the low temp during the past 24 hours with dangerous wind chills down to -25. |
| 2/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
1.9 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
|
| 2/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
1.0 |
M |
5.0 |
M |
Light fluffy snow. Temps above zero for a change. |
| 2/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
1.3 |
0.04 |
6.5 |
0.25 |
Temps warming into the teens. Another round of snow predicted for tonight..not heavy. |
| 2/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
1.3 |
0.11 |
7.5 |
M |
Mostly cloudy opaque stratocumulus will allow some sun to peak through today..causing temps to rise into the upper 20's. |
| 2/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
7.5 |
M |
uneventful cloudy day |
| 2/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.5 |
0.03 |
8.0 |
M |
Another cloudy day..sun should break out tomorrow. |
| 2/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.5 |
M |
Very sunny today..snow is settling and melting some, but more predicted for the weekend. |
| 2/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
|
| 2/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
5.0 |
M |
|
| 2/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.44 |
2.9 |
0.31 |
6.0 |
1.15 |
There was a break in snowfall from 2pm tp 8pm on 2/10/13. Brief periods of snow/ice pellets preceded each snow event.
|
| 2/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Sunny day..for a change. |
| 2/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
5.5 |
M |
Some melting occurred with temps hovering around 33 degrees. More melting along with rain snow mix for today. |
| 2/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
2.0 |
0.15 |
6.0 |
M |
Melting snow before precipitation began was offset by the 2 inches of snow received..net gain of .5 inches of snowpack. |
| 2/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Past 24 hrs..Snow on tree branches from the previous snowfall made for spectacular scenery. |
| 2/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Temp was 0 degrees at 7am |
| 2/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Another cold morning..7 degrees at 7am |
| 2/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
0.90 |
Temp was 14 degrees at 7am. |
| 2/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
0.02 |
6.1 |
M |
Very cold temps today..will go down to -10 degrees free air temp by morning, with wind chills in -20 range. |
| 2/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.5 |
M |
Temp was -9 degrees at 7am. Snow on the way for 2/21 and 2/22. |
| 2/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
|
| 2/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
2.0 |
0.17 |
8.0 |
M |
Snowfall was light and powdery. It briefly flurried this evening around 6:10pm. |
| 2/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
8.0 |
M |
More snow on the way early next week. We need it, as snowpack is below average.(last year was even less snow.) Could use several more inches. |
| 2/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
7.5 |
M |
Sun's rays melted about 1/2 inch of our recent snowfall. |
| 2/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
7.0 |
1.50 |
Melting during the daylight hours due to higher angle of the sun. Refreezing at night. Lost another 1/2 inch of total snow depth.
|
| 2/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.5 |
M |
|
| 2/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.5 |
M |
Temperature inversion made for air quality warning last 24 hrs..not typical for late February. |
| 2/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Some more thawing with 38 degree high on 2/27/2013. |
| 3/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
|
| 3/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
|
| 3/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
Cold mornings: 7am on the 2nd was 6 degrees. 7am on the 3rd was 11 degrees. Measurable snow predicted over next two days..6-10 inches possible. |
| 3/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
6.0 |
1.22 |
Only a trace of snow at this station at 7am, but will be a few inches overnight and into morning. |
| 3/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.43 |
5.5 |
0.43 |
10.5 |
M |
Snow began early evening of the 4th, snowed all night and is winding up today 3/5/13. Much needed snow, despite the difficulties in driving, etc. |
| 3/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
M |
10.0 |
M |
Any new snow since yesterdays readings melted, so snow depth now is 10 inches at this site. |
| 3/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
8.0 |
M |
Total snow depth is 8.0 inches not 80... tried to edit without any luck. |
| 3/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.37 |
0.0 |
M |
6.0 |
M |
|
| 3/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
T |
M |
5.5 |
M |
Precipitation was in the form of rain, exept for a trace of snowfall. |
| 3/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.5 |
0.04 |
5.0 |
1.90 |
Melted value of total snow and ice is increasing as expected. However, the ground is still frozen 2 to 4 feet under that snowpack according to meteorologists. |
| 3/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
5.0 |
M |
|
| 3/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
5.0 |
M |
Clear skies and sunshine today, high 30's. If it were 30 degrees higher and no snow, I'd think we were in San Diego! |
| 3/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
1.0 |
0.09 |
5.5 |
M |
Light snow accumulation to 1 inch..but melting during dayhours today with highs near 40 degrees. New total snow/ice depth 5.5 inches at this station. |
| 3/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
4.5 |
M |
|
| 3/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
0.5 |
0.06 |
4.0 |
M |
Periods of snow/freezing rain mix..side roads terribly icy. |
| 3/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
Very cold at observation time..4 degrees above zero here in Cottage Grove, Mn. |
| 3/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
3.0 |
0.28 |
7.0 |
1.83 |
Blizzard conditions occured this morning in rural areas and driving conditions were at a standstill in those areas. Temps will be in single digits in the morning with wind chills to -10 here in Cottage Grove, Mn. |
| 3/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.5 |
M |
7.5 |
0.07 |
Tomorrow the first day of Spring will bring a temp of 2 degrees above zero for a low. BRRR! |
| 3/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
7.0 |
M |
Despite the cold temps, snow melted 1/2 inch due to the sun being at a higher angle as Spring is here. New snow depth total at this station 7 inches. |
| 3/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
No precip for past 4 days..Snow continuing to melt as high temps push above freezing. 4 inches total snow and ice at this station. |
| 3/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
0.65 |
|
| 3/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
Warmest temp of the year so far at mid 40's today, 3/26/13. Snow continues to melt. |
| 3/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
3.5 |
M |
Today,3/27/2013,the high temp was 43 degrees. This caused continued melting of our snowpack. Currently 3.5 inches at this station. |
| 3/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
3.0 |
M |
High temp of 43 again today will cause further melting. Rain predicted for this weekend will take care of most of the snow. |
| 3/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
|
| 3/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
Rain has melted snow down to an average of 2 inches. Runoff into roads and into drains is occuring, as ground is still frozen. Temps approached 50 degees. |
| 3/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
Precip was in the form of rain as temps reached 58 degrees. Lingered on into the mid morning. |
| 4/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
0.89 |
Brief period of small snow pellets just after 7am observation. No accumulation. |
| 4/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.5 |
M |
The high temp for 4/1/2013 was 36 degrees..the coldest home opener for the Minnesota Twins in 51 years..they still had a sellout crowd..amazing! |
| 4/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Temps near 50 degrees..continued melting of snow and ice. Lots of bare areas starting to show. |
| 4/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
A brief rainshower event lasting several minutes occurred shortly after observtion time...resulting in a trace of precip in my gauge. |
| 4/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Most of snow has melted, except for a few scattered areas. The average overall is less than 1/2 inch. |
| 4/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
The .16 precip total over the last two days melted all of the snow at this station except for an isolated patch here and there. |
| 4/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.42 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Snow/rain is predicted starting Tuesday night and lasting through Thursday. Spring is here? |
| 4/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Major Springtime storm about to hit Twin Cities, Mn. with 6.5 inches of snow predicted through Thursday..upwards to 12-13 inches predicted to the north. (no rain in my guage at 7am observation today.) |
| 4/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.45 |
1.5 |
0.21 |
1.5 |
M |
.25 of my gauge precip consisted of rain; .20 consisted of melted snow. Heavy wet snow will fall after midnight 4/11/13. |
| 4/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.48 |
0.5 |
0.60 |
2.0 |
M |
Precip began as rain/drizzle mix; turned to a wet snow in early morning hours..was still occuring at observation time of 7am. |
| 4/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.9 |
0.12 |
1.5 |
M |
Precipitation in the form of drizzle, light freezing rain, and light snowfall occured over most of the day, 4/11/13. Total snowdepth reflects some melting. |
| 4/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.3 |
0.03 |
1.5 |
M |
|
| 4/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.2 |
0.04 |
1.0 |
M |
Precip began with snow pellets at 425am, turning to snow at 525am, and continuing/mixed with rain, as of observation time. |
| 4/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.43 |
M |
M |
1.0 |
0.55 |
|
| 4/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Warmer temps and sunny skies today will melt the small amount of snow on the ground. |
| 4/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
No rain or snow to report. However, tomorrow's readings will show significant precip, as we are in the grips of a "winter" snow warning (winter in April?) here in the twin cities area and for most of Minnesota. |
| 4/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.34 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
It was still raining at observation time. The rain turns to all snow on the 18th. |
| 4/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.78 |
5.0 |
0.76 |
5.0 |
M |
Light snow continuing at observation time. |
| 4/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
The 5 inches of snow that fell prior to 7am on 4/19/2013 melted down to 2 inches for todays observation..Sunshine today will take care of most of what is left. |
| 4/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.1 |
0.03 |
1.0 |
M |
Our prolonged wintery weather will make for a very late "ice-out" on Minnesota lakes. There are 30 inches plus of ice on northern lakes yet. |
| 4/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.52 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Precip in the form of rain/snow mix was still occuring at observation time. Snow melted. |
| 4/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.42 |
3.8 |
0.50 |
4.0 |
M |
Hopefully the snowstorm we just experienced will be the last "Winter storm warning" that we receive this Spring. |
| 4/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Snow melted. Only patches of snow left in our yard. |
| 4/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Some light rainfall during evening hours. |
| 4/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
M |
0.0 |
M |
Some rain fell during early morning hours. |
| 4/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
72 degrees high temp yesterday..snow is gone except for isolated patches. |
| 4/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
81 degrees here today! It will be short lived, as high's in the 40's are predicted for midweek. |
| 4/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
The rain we received last night took care of any snow that was left in our yard. |
| 4/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day, but rain and even some snow ahead. |
| 5/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.35 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain will turn to snow tonight..current temp is 37 degrees. |
| 5/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.58 |
1.0 |
0.25 |
1.0 |
M |
Gauge reading was higher than melted value of core reading because some was from rain in the gauge that preceded the snow. More of the same predicted for tonight. |
| 5/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.5 |
0.03 |
0.5 |
M |
Snow flurries continuing at observation time..temp was a very unSpringlike 32 degrees. |
| 5/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Rained off and on all day long. Snow is gone. |
| 5/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Just a trace of precip to report. Temp was 39 degrees at observation time. |
| 5/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A nice day here in Cottage Grove. Temps in the 70's. |
| 5/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Really a nice day the past 24 hrs. High temp was 75 degrees with a low of 46. |
| 5/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day in the mid 70's. Some rain for tonight. |
| 5/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.16 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain off and on evening and early morning of the 8th..was raining harder at observation time. |
| 5/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.33 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rained throughout the day 5/9/13. Nice sunny day today, with more rain and 40 degree temps predicted for the overnight. |
| 5/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold temps in early morning hours for 3rd straight day, temps in low to mid thirties. Big change in temps coming for Tuesday..90,s ! |
| 5/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Some rain during afternoon hours on 5/13/13. The temperature today was unbelievable..98 degrees officially at Twin Cities Airport. |
| 5/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The extreme heat on 5/14/13 set records..102 in southern Minnesota..98 here. 5/15 was more pleasant with temps in the high 70's. |
| 5/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No precip to report. Another nice day in the 70's. |
| 5/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
.02 precip on this mornings observation. Much more rain occurring during the day today. |
| 5/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.21 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A good soaking rain occurring at observation time. High temp today of low 80's. |
| 5/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.99 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Lots of soaking rain over the last 24 hours. Storms predicted for today. |
| 5/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain off and on but heaviest in early morning hours. |
| 5/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
This is the 5th consecutive day with precip. The ground is really saturated, causing some smaller streams to flood. |
| 5/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Steady drizzle the last 12 hours up to observation time. 6th day in a row of precip. |
| 5/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Continued light rain/drizzle for 7th straight day. Temps moderating into 50's and low 60's. |
| 5/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day..no rain..lawn mowed. |
| 5/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
5/25/13 was a pleasant cooler day. Same today with possibility of some light rain later. |
| 5/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cloudy all day 5/27/13 but no rain..expect some today. |
| 5/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another rainy day on the 27th..making up for last years drought. Temps barely into 60's for highs. |
| 5/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
More humid today..storms on the way. |
| 5/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.11 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain in early morning hours. |
| 5/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
5/31/13 was quite windy with scattered thunderstorms. |
| 6/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cooler temps have arrived..48 degrees at observation time this morning. High of about 62 today 6/2/13..no rain yet for a change..nice day. |
| 6/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Clear skies this morning, but clouded up afternoon. High temp was 71 degrees. |
| 6/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
June is starting out wet and cool..precip measured 3 of 4 days so far and more predicted. High temps in low 60's. |
| 6/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
6/4/13 was overcast and cool..temps from mid 50's to 60 degrees. More of the same today..rain both days. |
| 6/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Temp at obs time was 51 degrees..didn't make 60 today.
Still cloudy and light rain off and on. |
| 6/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another cool day..temps in mid-50's at observation time. 60's during the day. |
| 6/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Uneventful day with slightly warmer temps..60's on 6/7/13 and approaching 70 today. |
| 6/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.27 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Precip has been measured in 22 of the last 30 days at this station in Cottage Grove, Mn. |
| 6/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
The .13 measured this morning should be the last precip for a couple of days. Temps in low 70's for today. |
| 6/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Nice day with temp reaching 76 degrees on 6/11/13. Today it should make 80. No rain. |
| 6/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Small amount of rain on 6/11/13 up to observation time. Then the skies opened up with heavy rain this morning, 6/12/13. Clouds clearing out this evening, with nice day on tap for tomorrow. |
| 6/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
The rainfall yesterday morning, 6/12/13, continued to add to our moisture totals. The Twin Cities is over 5 inches ahead of average for the year. That is good news, in light of last years drought. |
| 6/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6/13/13 was a beautiful day..lots of sunshine and high 70's for temp. Expect rain tonight. |
| 6/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another rainy day..Precip measured on 23 of last 30 days! |
| 6/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.50 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heaviest rain and pea size hail at 140pm on the 15th. Heavy rain continued into the afternoon hours. |
| 6/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A brief storm yesterday afternoon downed one of our smaller trees. More damage was reported to the southeast of Cottage Grove, Mn. |
| 6/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Nice day for a cookout..70's and sun. |
| 6/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain two days in a row..and looks good for a third day today. Temp to reach 81 degrees. |
| 6/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Hot, muggy day with temp near 90 degrees on 6/20/13..storms predicted for the overnight. |
| 6/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.50 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Another hot and humid day today..more storms tonight or early morning. |
| 6/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.33 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
More rain expected tonight and early morning. Ground is saturated..many trees down in Twin Cities last night. Rain and storms off and on all day..200,000 plus in metro area without power. |
| 6/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.34 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain for about an hour this morning 6/23/13. |
| 6/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.18 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Some rain today 6/24/13 and more expected overnight. |
| 6/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Very warm and humid today..no rain expected until early morning. |
| 6/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain to report for a change. |
| 6/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.65 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain was heavy in morning hours on 6/26/13..then skies cleared up for a nice day. |
| 6/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.00 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain off and on 6/28 and in the a.m. on 6/29/13. Temps moderated into the 70's. |
| 6/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain to report..nice day; temps in high 70's. |
| 7/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain and warmer temps today..mid 80's. |
| 7/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another dry day with nice temperatures..low 80's. |
| 7/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day..fair weather Cumulus clouds and temps in the mid 80's. |
| 7/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
It has been 3 months since we have had 6 days in a row of no precip! Temps in mid 80's again. |
| 7/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Finally a trace of rain ending our 7 day dry spell. Temp hit 92 on 7/6/13. |
| 7/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain occurred in the early evening hours on 7/7/13..hot and humid again..letting up somewhat today. |
| 7/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.67 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Downpours in the a.m. on 7/9/13..but ended up being a really nice day. |
| 7/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A picture perfect day on the 10th. Temp reached 80 and low humidity. |
| 7/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.63 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Steady rain in early morning hours..lots of flood warnings for SE Minn. Some areas received up to 9 inches of rain. |
| 7/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A lingering shower shortly after observation time on 7/13..then another hot day with dew points rising. |
| 7/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Just a small amount of morning rain..rest of yesterday and today hot and humid..should reach 90 today. |
| 7/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
91 degrees today..heat index over 100. |
| 7/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Extreme heat continues..low 90's with heat index of near 100. |
| 7/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Hottest day of the week so far..95 degrees..some relief expected tonight. |
| 7/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A small amount of showery precip in the early morning hours of 7/19/13. Dew points are down and it is much more comfortable here in Cottage Grove. |
| 7/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Temps dropped into the mid 80's for a very pleasant day. |
| 7/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A trace of rain between 630 and 700am this morning. |
| 7/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.45 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A good dowsing of rain in the forenoon 7/21/13. |
| 7/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures moderate into the 70's today with lows this morning in the high 50's. Very pleasant. |
| 7/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Great day with beautiful low middle and high thin cloud formations occurring simultaneously. Highs in the 70's with low dew points. |
| 7/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Early light shower before obs time, then spotty showers during the day. |
| 7/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Unsettled weather with light rainshower during the afternoon on 7/25/13. |
| 7/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
7/30/13 was a muggy overcast day, I expect some early morning ground fog before obs time at 7am on 7/31/13. |
| 7/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Ground fog in early morning hours after skies cleared. |
| 8/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A fine showing of Towering Cumulus on 7/31 in the afternoon. Spotty showers. |
| 8/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
low dew point 49 degrees today 8/2/13..very pleasant. |
| 8/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another very comfortable day. Highs in the 70's..low 53 degrees just before observation time. |
| 8/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.63 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A good soaking in the early morning of 8/5/13...much needed for our lawns. |
| 8/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Lingering showers just after obs time on 8/5/13. We are under a tornado watch for this afternoon 8/6/13. |
| 8/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.33 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Late afternoon thunderstorms swept through our area on 8/6/13..pea size hail shortly after 8pm lasted for less than a minute. |
| 8/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Nice day on 8/7/13. Cooler today..feels like Sept. |
| 8/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Low humidity..temps in the 70's during the day and low 60's at night. Very nice weather. |
| 8/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Very light rain intermittently in early morning hours of 8/11/13..then a very nice day. |
| 8/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/11/13 was another nice day here in Cottage Grove, and we are having more of the same today. |
| 8/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very nice day again..blue skies and low cumulus clouds. High 70's. |
| 8/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
6th day in a row with no precip but nice weather. We could use a little rain. |
| 8/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
7 and counting..very nice days in a row. |
| 8/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures are creeping up a bit. 80 today and mid 80's forecast for tomorrow. Summer is here again for a while. |
| 8/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures rising each day..should be in mid 90's by Wednesday. |
| 8/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We are in the midst of a real summertime warm up. Temps to reach 93 tomorrow and Wednesday..could use some rain, as this is the 11th consecutive day with no precip. The last time we had a stretch that long ended during the first week of April. |
| 8/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heat index is near 100 today, 8/20/13. Free air temp will hit 93. We expect showers possibly tonight, and more likely Wednesday night. |
| 8/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
13th day in a row with no precipitation as of this mornings observation time. 90 degrees and humid. Rain showers occurred intermittently today. |
| 8/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
TRW's in late afternoon 8/21/13 were much needed. Today is a brief respite from the heat, which will be returning this weekend and into next week..90's. |
| 8/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperature reached 87 on 8/23/13, and similar today..expecting 90's and mid to upper 90's Sunday and throughout the coming week. |
| 8/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We are in the midst of an excessive heat warning. Heat indexes around 106 and free air temp in the mid to upper 90's. We could use a good soaking. |
| 8/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another 95 degree day..some slight relief in store for the next couple of days, then right back to the extreme heat again. |
| 8/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We need rain badly. Nineteen of the last twenty days have had zero precip. The last few days we have set record temperatures..topping out at 97, and a record dewpoint of 77 (tropical). |
| 8/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.34 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We had a much needed TRW early this morning. Temps still hot into the 90's. |
| 8/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We had some early morning rain..need more to make up deficiency of nearly 2 inches for the month. 8/30/13 should be the last 90 degree day for a while..hopefully. |
| 8/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A little early morning rain that was much needed. The cool down has begun, with temps back into the high 70's. |
| 9/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very nice day with low dew point and high 60's on 9/2/13. Today was a bit warmer at 78. |
| 9/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another day with no precip. 22 of the last 26 had no precip to measure. |
| 9/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Late summer heat has returned..88 on the 4th with temps in the mid 80's to 90 forecasted for the next few days. Hopefully a rain shower or two will happen. |
| 9/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temp reached 91 today in Cottage Grove. More in store for tomorrow. We sure could use more rain. |
| 9/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.14 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Some late afternoon rain on the 8th and early morning rain on the 9th..but not enough for relief from lack of significant precip the last month and a half. Temp reached in mid 90's today. |
| 9/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
94 degrees on 9/9/13..relief coming from the heat..60's by the weekend..still need more rain. |
| 9/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures are moderating into more September like numbers..81 for the high on the 10th..cooler days ahead. |
| 9/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We are finally going to experience some real Minnesota September like temperatures with lows down to mid to high 40's overnight on Friday and Saturday. However, we still need rain badly. |
| 9/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Blue skies with mid 70's for highs and mid 40's for lows..great weather..except for lack of moisture. |
| 9/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain at observation time, but a good soaking occurring during the afternoon and evening on 9/14. |
| 9/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.85 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Fourteen hours of rain helped our dry conditions, but need a few more of these soakers. |
| 9/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A very nice cooler day today with mid 60's for the high and mid 40's for the low temp. |
| 9/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cooler temps prevail again..expect a warm up tomorrow.
Last night it was in 40's here. Embarrass Minn was in the 20's for lows! |
| 9/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Steady light rain throughout the evening of 9/17 and into the morning hours of 9/18. Warm air pushed into the area as temps approach mid 70's to 80. |
| 9/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.28 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Thunderstorms in the A.M on 9/19. Cooler temps today. |
| 9/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cool temps moved in..mid 40's last night and expected again tonight..Very nice day. |
| 9/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
48 degrees at observation time this morning here in Cottage Grove, Mn. |
| 9/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day on 9/23 with temps into the low 70's. |
| 9/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day. Temps in the 70's on 9/24. |
| 9/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Nice weather continues. We could use some rain. |
| 9/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Blustery and warm on 9/26..low 80's. No rain. |
| 9/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Dry weather continues..hot temps today 9/27 into high 80's. |
| 9/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yet at observation time of 7am, but rain moved in during the morning of 9/28. Much cooler today after front moved through. |
| 9/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.31 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Much needed rain occurred on 9/28 in advance of a cold front that moved through. |
| 9/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
High's in the 70's today..no rain, but more expected by Wednesday. |