| Observation Date |
Observation Time |
Precipitation |
Snowfall |
Snowfall SWE |
Snow Depth |
Snow SWE |
Notes |
| 10/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A perfect fall day with scattered altocumulus and blue skies prevailing. A goodly amount of rain expected later in the week. |
| 10/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice fall day, temps in the mid 70's. Things will change later tonight and into the next couple of days as prolonged rain is expected. |
| 10/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.50 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain late on the 2nd and early morning of the 3rd was a welcome sight. More of the same expected this evening and tomorrow. |
| 10/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cold air from Canada meeting warm air from the south will cause thunderstorms and a lot of rain tonight and into tomorrow. |
| 10/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.91 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heaviest rain late night 10/4 and early morning 10/5, with periods of rain throughout..Temps not getting out of the 50's today. |
| 10/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
More rain..but will be letting up on the 7th..cold temps expected during early morning hours. |
| 10/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain winding down..temps took a dip overnight..into the high 30's early in the a.m. on 10/7. Temps bouncing back to near 70 tomorrow. |
| 10/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Rain has stopped. Today was a very nice day with temps into the mid 70's. |
| 10/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another great day..blue skies and mid 70's. |
| 10/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A terrific fall day..temps in the 70's and blue skies. No rain. |
| 10/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cloudy and very windy today with showers off and on expected. |
| 10/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cooler temps with rain showers late evening on the 11th. Temps will be down into the 40's this evening. |
| 10/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain wound down and cold temperatures set in. Low 40's early this morning. More of the same tonight. |
| 10/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain on the 13th, but significant amount expected later this evening and into the morning with cold temperatures in the 40's overnight. |
| 10/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
1.09 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We received lots of rain overnight, with cool temps in the 40's. Rain off and on today too. |
| 10/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain ended in the a.m. of the 15th, leaving cloudy skies and cool temperatures..may get into the high 30's tonight. |
| 10/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cloudy, cold and wet (after obs time). |
| 10/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A cold rain ended this morning, but coldest night of the season expected tonight..down to 36 in the metro. |
| 10/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold continues..not unusual for this time of year..was into the 30's overnight. |
| 10/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cold rain off and on with low temps still in the 30's, but no snow yet. |
| 10/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Cold rain turned to snow pellets and flurries this morning. Temps dipped into the high 20's overnight. |
| 10/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
We had a trace of snow pellets and flurries continue after the 7am observation on the 21st. Also, we had the first hard freeze of the season early this morning. Our temperature gauge read 24 degrees. |
| 10/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold temps continue..high 20's in the early morning and high 30's later in the day today..some very light flurries this a.m around 8:00. |
| 10/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A few flurries after 7a.m. on the 23rd. Temps remain cold but a little better..high's reached into low 40's today. |
| 10/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures are close to normal today..sunshine in the am and clouding up this afternoon..the 24th was cold with a brief period of drizzle and freezing rain from 8 to 9pm. |
| 10/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain or snow..temps moderated into near normal..50's during the day and 40's overnite. |
| 10/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 10/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Nice weather. Temps reached into the 50's on the 27th and again today..some rain or flurries expected overnight when temps will drop. |
| 10/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The rain/snow mix we expected early this morning went to the north of us. However, after observation time there was a brief period of very light freezing rain.
|
| 10/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Low ceilings, rain, and a lot of fog today. |
| 10/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Fog lifted this morning. Last night it was dense throughout our area. |
| 11/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Very light rain and drizzle continued off and on during the 31st. Today was cloudy and temps in the 40's. |
| 11/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The first day of November was uneventful weather-wise, temps nearing the 50's and high 30's overnight. More of the same today with sunny skies. |
| 11/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
11/2/13 was an average early November day with high of 50 degrees and lows in high 30's. Today was very windy with gusts to 30 mph, and temps into mid 50's. ..no rain. |
| 11/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Windy with seasonable temps on the 3rd..rain after obs time today. |
| 11/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Overnight rain last night..rain and snow mix tonight turning to all snow early morning. |
| 11/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
T |
M |
We had a rain snow mix late evening of the 5th that was mostly rain. Then, after midnight snow became mixed with the rain, and turned into all snow lasting until about 3am. |
| 11/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
11/6/13 was our first measurable snowfall of the season. Temps approaching 40 today melted most of the small amount of snow that was on the ground. |
| 11/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A trace of rain fell in the late afternoon of 11/8. Today was cloudy and mild with temps hitting 40. |
| 11/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temps reached 46 degrees on 11/9/13 during the day, dropping into the high 30's overnight..more of the same for today. |
| 11/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
This morning at observation time was the coldest temp since March..22 degrees. There also was a trace of frozen precip in my gauge. Tomorrow morning will be only 14 degrees here in the metro Twin Cities. |
| 11/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Our 14 degrees this morning shortly after observation time was the coldest recorded since March 22. We reached a high of 28 degrees during the day. Temperatures will moderate somewhat the next few days into the 40's. |
| 11/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold and dry. Temp was 24 at observation time. Looking forward to close to 50 by weekend. |
| 11/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperature reached 50 degrees on the 13th, and again today. Should remain mild the rest of the week, with some rain beginning on Saturday. |
| 11/15/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day. Rain will develop in the a.m. and throughout the day tomorrow. |
| 11/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
High temp reached 56 degrees. Very nice for November. |
| 11/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.16 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain and drizzle throughout the day on the 16th ended about midnight. Quite windy today with some drizzle. |
| 11/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Only a trace of precip shortly after 7am on the 17th. Today it turned colder..the high was 36 and the low was 26 this morning. |
| 11/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold temps prevail, with 25 degrees at observation time this morning. A warm up that will last for a couple of days is in the making. |
| 11/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold temps on the way for the weekend..single digits possible for overnights..snow for tomorrow, but only about an inch. |
| 11/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures are dropping, as an Arctic cold front has moved through. Our 30 degrees at observation time this morning will be the high for the day..drizzle will turn to snow during the afternoon and evening today. |
| 11/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.3 |
0.05 |
0.5 |
M |
.01 of precip gauge reading was rain...05 was snow. Snow began about 2pm and lasted late into the evening and after midnight. Skies cleared and temps continued to drop..will be in teens tonight. |
| 11/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Clear skies and very cold. Temp was 10 degrees F. at observation time. Overnight tonight the temp will dip to 2 degrees F. |
| 11/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The high temp for 11/23 was 19 with a low of 7 degrees. Early this morning temps were in the single digits again. A warm up into the 30's which is normal for late November here in Cottage Grove, is expected soon. |
| 11/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was cloudy, with afternoon temp reaching 39 degrees. We had a similar day today. The small amout of snow cover is gone. |
| 11/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperature reached 40 degrees during the afternoon of the 25th and then dipped to 11 degrees in the morning of the 26th. No rain or snow in sight. |
| 11/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 11/29/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No snow until next week. Over the past 7 days the average high was 32 degrees, and the average low was 15 degrees. |
| 11/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 12/1/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Average temps for this time of November will change dramatically by end of week. |
| 12/2/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.3 |
M |
0.5 |
M |
Snow occurred overnite. Readings are from observation time this morning. Snow mostly melted during the day today, then more snow began about 3:30pm. |
| 12/3/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
0.8 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Wet snow made for lots of slush, continuing this afternoon, and accumulations overnight and through tomorrow. |
| 12/4/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
1.0 |
0.20 |
1.0 |
M |
Snow occurred most of the day off and on, and the same today. This latest event will not melt, as temps will plummet overnight and tomorrow. We are looking at sub-zero temps by Friday morning, as what is being described as a "Siberian" air mass is moving towards Minnesota. |
| 12/5/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.50 |
0.8 |
M |
2.0 |
M |
Snow fell most of the day yesterday, and cold air set in after sundown. We currently are at 7 degrees (7pm) and will be single digits below zero overnight with dangerous wind chills to 20 below. |
| 12/6/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very cold temps dipped into the sub zero range overnight. Current temp at 2:30pm is 4 degrees above zero. Overnight we expect 10 below with dangerous wind chills again. |
| 12/7/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very cold temps continue, with low at 7am observation time was 12 below F. Similar temps overnight tonight, with a "warm up" to single digits above zero during Sunday. |
| 12/8/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.3 |
M |
2.5 |
M |
Light snow occurred most of the morning and throughout the day. Temperatures will be above zero single digits tomorrow, and then another real cold spell. |
| 12/9/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
1.9 |
0.13 |
3.5 |
0.53 |
Snow fell most of the day yesterday, letting up after midnight. Temperatures remain very cold with 2 or 3 degrees above predicted for the high today, and back below zero overnight. |
| 12/10/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.6 |
T |
4.0 |
M |
Snow was so powdery that only a Trace of moisture could be measured. Predicted low is 11 below overnight. Hopefully there will be some relief by Thursday. |
| 12/11/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
Extreme cold continues today. Temp at 7am was -7 with wind chill of 20 below or more. Current temp at 1:55pm is -1 degrees. A small warm up expected tomorrow. |
| 12/12/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
4.0 |
M |
A dusting of snow only. |
| 12/13/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterdays high temp reached 19 degrees, with about 16 today. We are expecting maybe one inch of snow overnight. |
| 12/14/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.8 |
0.06 |
5.0 |
M |
Snow fell throughout the night and into the day today. Temperatures reached upper teens. |
| 12/16/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.5 |
0.55 |
Snow in the morning was quite heavy around 9am. Snow continued off and on until mid afternoon. Huge flakes around 2pm..very picturesque. |
| 12/17/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.5 |
0.11 |
5.5 |
M |
Temps reached into the 20's yesterday, and will go above freezing today for the first time in quite a while. Total snow depth has settled to 5.5 inches at this station. A trace of snow pellets fell also, which is included in the .5 new snow. |
| 12/18/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
The temp climbed above freezing for the first time in two weeks..33 degrees early morning of the 17th. |
| 12/19/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
No snow fell on 12/18, but some began to fall today around 8pm. |
| 12/20/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.3 |
0.03 |
4.5 |
M |
|
| 12/21/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
M |
|
| 12/22/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
4.0 |
T |
Very light flurries began about 3am this morning and continued into mid morning. |
| 12/23/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.8 |
0.07 |
5.0 |
0.87 |
Frigid temps to follow this latest bout of snow..into sub zero's overnight and most of tomorrow morning. |
| 12/24/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.0 |
M |
Sub zero temps at observation time -12 degrees, with wind chills last night of -20 degrees or lower. Snow began this afternoon and is coming down quite heavy at 8:10pm as this is written. |
| 12/25/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
2.5 |
0.22 |
6.0 |
M |
Snow ended before midnight, and temps began to moderate. Temp was 10 degrees above zero at observation time, and climbed into the 20's in the afternoon. |
| 12/26/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
6.0 |
M |
Very light snowfall off and on during the overnight. Temps near 30 degrees were quite welcome. |
| 12/27/2013 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
6.0 |
M |
Temps increased overnight, and reached 35 today in Cottage Grove. Another nice day tomorrow until around 7pm when an Arctic cold front will send us into the deepfreeze again. |
| 12/28/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
0.00 |
Above freezing temps yesterday and today pushed 40 degrees, resulting in some snow melt. Tomorrow's temp readings will be drastically different. |
| 12/30/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
0.47 |
Temp at observation time was -14 degrees. Wind chill last night was -25 degrees below zero. Even our dog hated to go out! |
| 12/31/2013 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.5 |
0.06 |
5.0 |
M |
Very cold temps continue in Minnesota. -6 at observation time this morning. |
| 1/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
Cold temps continue..-9 degrees at observation time. Wind chills were in minus mid twenty range last night. |
| 1/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
We are still in the deep freeze here in Cottage Grove. Morning temp at observation time was -9 degrees. It is expected to "warm up" tomorrow to 20 degrees above zero, but to expect another very very cold spell Monday. |
| 1/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
Temps moderated a bit overnight, reaching a high of 20 degrees today. It will be short lived, as beginning tomorrow morning, the temps will begin to drop, culminating in the coldest we have experienced in Cottage Grove, Mn in the last 17 years, on Monday morning. Temps will dive into the -25 to -30 range with wind chills approaching -50. Schools are closed Monday per Governor's order. |
| 1/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
Sunday morning temp at observation time was -13 degrees with -25 degrees wind chill. Tonight and overnight temps will fall to -26 with wind chills to -50 with gusts to 30 miles per hour. Very dangerous. |
| 1/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
1.46 |
-25 at 7am..2 degrees short of the record low of -27 set in 1912. More of the same tonight. Temps to reach -5 for a high tomorrow during the daylight hours. Wind chills continue to be dangerous. Also, the melted value of the total core includes ice buildup under the snow. |
| 1/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.0 |
M |
Yesterday temps stayed below zero, but today creeped above to 5 degrees. Tomorrow will be similar. Warmup expected Thursday. |
| 1/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
One more night of -10 by morning, and then the warmup happens. We should reach 20 degrees tomorrow. |
| 1/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.0 |
M |
Temp topped out at 17 degrees above here in Cottage Grove, MN. Warmer tomorrow. |
| 1/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.0 |
M |
Mercury climbed to low 20's during daytime hours yesterday. Today came close to 32 degrees. We are experiencing very light freezing drizzle and fog right now. |
| 1/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.0 |
M |
1/11/14 temp topped out at 32 degrees. |
| 1/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
5.0 |
M |
Temp climbed to 40 degrees today. Snow melting and will be reflected on tomorrows observation readings. |
| 1/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.0 |
1.28 |
40 degree temp yesterday melted some of our snowpack as reflected in total depth reading. Snow is has high liquid to snow ratio. A couple of inches of snow expected overnight tonight. |
| 1/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.24 |
4.0 |
0.29 |
7.0 |
M |
Snowfall last night into this morning was a bit heavier than expected totaling 4 inches. Cold sets in tonight with zero reading anticipated. |
| 1/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
7.0 |
M |
Temp at observation time this morning was zero. Currently it is snowing lightly. |
| 1/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.5 |
0.06 |
7.5 |
M |
Not a lot of snow fell, but high winds causing blizzard conditions and major traffic and road problems in many parts of the rural areas of our state.
Winds were gusting to 60 mph in western Minnesota. |
| 1/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
7.5 |
M |
Blizzard conditions continued overnight in the outlying areas. Today the winds decreased, but the temps remained very cold. 9 degrees at observation time. |
| 1/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.21 |
3.5 |
0.36 |
10.5 |
M |
Snowfall overnight with single digit temps. |
| 1/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
0.01 |
9.5 |
M |
Some settling of snow reduced overall depth. Warmer temps on the way will melt even more snow, before cold snap returns. |
| 1/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
8.0 |
M |
Very cold temps did not get above zero today..expect snow overnight with minus teens and dangerous wind chills to -30 degrees. |
| 1/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
1.3 |
0.03 |
9.0 |
1.55 |
Light snow and cold wind chills yesterday. Extremely cold wind chills predicted for our overnight and into the morning. We are expecting 35 to 40 below wind chills. |
| 1/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
T |
M |
-19 degrees at 7am on my thermometer! We are expecting a short lived warm up into the 30's tomorrow. |
| 1/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
9.0 |
M |
High temp yesterday reached -5 degrees. Today we are in the plus 30's, and then right back into the freezer into next week. |
| 1/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
1.0 |
0.13 |
8.5 |
M |
Some melting yesterday dropped snow depth by 1/2 inch despite the 1 inch of new snow. Very cold temps are back again today and for the next few days. |
| 1/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
3.0 |
0.23 |
10.5 |
M |
Snow fell steadily during the overnight. Winds picked up today causing ground blizzard conditions outside of the metro. Temp is dropping steadily. Schools closed. |
| 1/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
10.5 |
1.50 |
Bitterly cold temperatures prevailed overnight and throughout the day. Temp at observation time was -19 degrees. The high temp for today was -9 degrees. -20 predicted for morning with wind chills of -30 to -35. |
| 1/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
10.5 |
M |
Temp at observation time was -20 degrees. We will not get above zero today, but tomorrow will be in the 20's for highs. |
| 1/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
10.5 |
M |
Temp climbed to 33 by mid afternoon. Snow expected overnight and into morning. |
| 1/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.2 |
0.02 |
10.0 |
M |
Most of snow came after observation time and will be on tomorrow's report..should be around 6 inches. Cold sets in tonight with -10 for a low. |
| 1/31/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.43 |
6.5 |
0.76 |
12.5 |
M |
6.5 inches of snow at this station is the highest 24 hour snowfall measured so far this season. Total depth of 12.5 inches reflects melting that occurred a couple of days ago. Cold temps return for this evening and overnight. |
| 2/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.5 |
M |
|
| 2/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
12.5 |
M |
Cold temps prevail and into the week too. Below zero's will continue for lows, and single digits for highs. |
| 2/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.0 |
1.67 |
Some settling of snow reduced depth to 12 inches. Below zero temps continue overnight. |
| 2/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.0 |
M |
We missed the latest snowstorm as it veered south of us, but sub zero lows continue during overnights. Some relief expected Sunday. |
| 2/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.0 |
M |
37 sub zero nights so far this winter! Looking forward to Sunday when temps will be in the 20's. |
| 2/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
12.0 |
M |
-11 was the official low this morning at MSP International Airport. My gauge indicated -9. Temps above zero for lows and into low 20's for highs have now been set back to next Wednesday. |
| 2/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.0 |
M |
Sub zero readings overnight and early morning continue. |
| 2/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
12.0 |
M |
|
| 2/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
12.0 |
M |
40 days this winter where sub zero temps have been recorded, the most in over 30 years. No relief in sight of this latest string of sub zeros until Wednesday according to the forcast. |
| 2/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
11.5 |
2.45 |
-11 at observation time this morning. -14 predicted for tomorrow morning. Some settling of snowpack reduced snow cover to 11.5 inches at this station. |
| 2/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
11.5 |
M |
-14 at observation time this morning. 42 days of recording a sub zero temp this winter. 3 more days and we will be in the top 10 years for that dubious measurement. |
| 2/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.8 |
0.08 |
12.0 |
M |
Temps moderating into the 20's today and into the low 30's tomorrow..a welcome change. |
| 2/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
12.0 |
M |
There is a good chance that we could get above freezing today for the first time in quite a while. |
| 2/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.1 |
0.02 |
11.0 |
M |
Temps approached 32 by noon yesterday, and then began to fall. Was zero degrees at observation time. |
| 2/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
11.0 |
M |
Another cold morning. -1 degrees at observation time. Snow will accumulate to about an inch or more today. |
| 2/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
1.8 |
0.15 |
12.0 |
M |
Temp at observation time was in single digits but above zero for a change. Snowfall expected again overnight. |
| 2/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
1.0 |
0.19 |
12.5 |
2.75 |
Snowfall amount reflects observation time reading. More snow fell during the forenoon and early afternoon. |
| 2/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.19 |
2.0 |
0.32 |
14.0 |
M |
Snow yesterday and warmer temps today. We hit 40 for only the 2nd time in 2014. Significant melting occurred today, which will be reflected on tomorrows readings. |
| 2/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
13.5 |
M |
Above freezing temps today and yesterday causing snow to slowly melt. But colder temps are back in the picture for the rest of the week. More snow too. |
| 2/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
11.5 |
M |
No snow yet at observation time, however it is snowing now and expecting several inches. Temps above freezing had melted snow another 2 inches. |
| 2/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.60 |
6.0 |
1.30 |
14.5 |
M |
A lot of blowing snow after the snowfall made for hazardous driving conditions. |
| 2/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
M |
|
| 2/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
M |
|
| 2/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
2.80 |
-1 at observation time..-4 predicted for tomorrow morning, with a light dusting of snow. |
| 2/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
14.5 |
M |
-4 at observation time. Even colder predicted for morning with -30 wind chills. |
| 2/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
M |
Strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow in the metro and hazardous driving conditions. Temp this morning was -12 with -30 wind chill. |
| 2/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
M |
This mornings temp was -14 degrees. We are expecting even colder by tomorrow morning. Wind chills remain dangerously cold, in the -25 to -30 range by morning. |
| 2/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.5 |
M |
Light snow started after observation time. A couple of inches are predicted. Cold temps continue throughout the weekend. |
| 3/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
1.0 |
0.03 |
15.5 |
M |
Our light snowfall will be followed by falling temps. |
| 3/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
15.5 |
M |
Temperature at observation time this morning was -15. We are looking at a record low for tomorrow morning of -17. These are free air temps. |
| 3/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
15.5 |
4.28 |
Temp this morning did not set record for the day as was predicted, but still quite cold at -10. Tomorrow we should break into double digits above zero for a change. |
| 3/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.1 |
0.13 |
15.5 |
M |
Temp at obs time was +8 degrees.. the end of minuses for awhile, hopefully. |
| 3/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
15.5 |
M |
A nice warm up today, with temps reaching into the twenties. |
| 3/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
14.0 |
M |
Even though temps reached into the twenties yesterday, we lost 1 1/2 inch of snow due to sublimation. The sun in at the same angle as it was on Oct 6th according to local meteorologists. |
| 3/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
13.5 |
M |
Another half inch of snow is gone due to milder temperatures near 30 yesterday with sunshine on and off during the day. |
| 3/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
13.0 |
M |
Snow melted 1/2 inch yesterday as temp crept above freezing for a change. |
| 3/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
12.0 |
M |
Snow melt continues with temp reaching 44 degrees today..lots of snow to melt, however. |
| 3/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
11.0 |
3.08 |
Mid forties yesterday melted another inch of snow. We topped 50 today. |
| 3/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
8.5 |
M |
Another 3.5 inches of snow melted with the high temp being 53 yesterday. We had a brief period of snow/rain mix overnight. |
| 3/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
7.0 |
M |
Snow depth decreased again another inch and a half. Mid forties predicted for tomorrow. |
| 3/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
7.0 |
M |
Temps stayed below freezing yesterday resulting in no snow melt. Today we reached 45 degrees. |
| 3/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
5.5 |
M |
Temps near 50 yesterday melted the snowpack another inch and one half. Temps in the 40's today. |
| 3/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
M |
Temps in the mid forties yesterday melted another inch of snow. Colder temp today. |
| 3/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
M |
Quite cold this morning at observation time at 5 degrees above zero..no melting today. |
| 3/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
1.31 |
Temps climbed to near 30 today. Snow/Sleet mix after obs time. |
| 3/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.3 |
0.06 |
5.0 |
M |
Snow/Sleet mix yesterday and significantly more snow falling today. |
| 3/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.29 |
2.5 |
0.28 |
6.5 |
M |
Temps inched above freezing today to melt some snow. Forty predicted for tomorrow should melt a lot more. |
| 3/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
4.5 |
M |
Temps in the mid forties resulted in 2 inches of snow melt. Colder temps tomorrow predicted. |
| 3/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
3.0 |
M |
Continued melting of snow. After today not much left. |
| 3/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
2.0 |
M |
No melting. Temp was 5 degrees at obs time. |
| 3/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
2.0 |
M |
No melting. Temp was 8 degrees at obs time. |
| 3/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
2.00 |
M |
0.69 |
Temperature at obs time this morning was 12 degrees. |
| 3/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
1.3 |
0.08 |
1.5 |
M |
Despite the snow yesterday, periods of sunshine and temps near 30 resulted in a net loss of 1/2 inch due to melting. |
| 3/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
1.5 |
M |
No snow melt yesterday as temps were unseasonably cold with temps staying in low to mid 20's for highs. |
| 3/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
1.0 |
M |
Rain at observation time this morning..snow later in the day. Snow depth is down to one inch. |
| 3/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.49 |
1.0 |
0.37 |
1.0 |
M |
Snow/rain account for .49 in gauge. |
| 3/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
1.0 |
M |
Warmer temps for today and Sunday will melt most of our snowpack. |
| 3/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.5 |
M |
Snow is almost gone here. Temps reached 60 for the first time in nearly 6 months. |
| 3/31/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Average snow depth not enough to report nearest half inch. Temps hit 60 degrees yesterday. Rainshowers late today, with some snow expected by morning. |
| 4/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
T |
T |
0.0 |
M |
Only a trace of liquid from snow was in the gauge. The rest was from rain showers that occurred yesterday evening that later turned to a dusting of snow. |
| 4/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
High of 36 and low of 20 for yesterday's temperatures.
A big weather event in the making for major parts of Minnesota. 4 to 8 inches of snow predicted for Thursday evening into Friday morning for the metro area. |
| 4/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
31 degrees at observation time this morning. Our snow event is occurring this evening and throughout the overnight into morning. We expect from five to eight inches total here in Cottage Grove. |
| 4/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.48 |
3.9 |
0.48 |
4.0 |
M |
Temps stayed near 30 and nearly four inches of snow fell in our area of Cottage Grove. More to the north and west of here in the metro area. Warmer temps in the forecast will melt snow quickly. |
| 4/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
1.5 |
M |
|
| 4/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Temps in 60's today. Seasonable temps will continue over next few days. |
| 4/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Clear skies and 50's today but cooler tonight into the 30's before big warm up tomorrow into the low 70's. |
| 4/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
After the winter we've had, the 70 degree temp we are experiencing today is sure welcome! |
| 4/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
A trace of rain overnight; temp hit 70 yesterday as predicted. It was a little cooler today but still very nice into the 60's. |
| 4/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Temps again in the 60's yesterday and today..a chance of some very light rain overnight tonight. |
| 4/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Very light rain overnight last night with cooler temps moderating into the 40's for today. |
| 4/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
A fine mist early morning followed by cool temperatures and some very light rain/snow mix today. |
| 4/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
T |
T |
M |
M |
A brief period of snow/rain mix occurred late afternoon on the 13th. Cold temps prevailed today, not getting out of the 30's. |
| 4/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Temperatures remain unseasonably cold in the 30's for high's again. Partly cloudy skies at 2am allowed us to view the amazing "blood moon" eclipse. |
| 4/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Twin Cities tied the record low temp yesterday of 18 degrees. This previously occurred in 1875 and in 1935. |
| 4/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.74 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Major rain event here in South Washington County, with major snow to the north and northwest..totals ranging up to 20 inches recorded at North Branch, Minnesota. |
| 4/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
A nice day with cool temperatures prevailing. It was the coldest start of a Twins game in Twins history at 31 degrees. |
| 4/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 4/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.20 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
|
| 4/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Yesterday's high temp reached 74 degrees. 50's, which are more seasonal are forecasted for the rest of the week with lows that could reach the high 30's. |
| 4/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Temperatures stayed in the 50's during the day today, with more of the same tomorrow. |
| 4/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Cooler temperatures prevailed yesterday with a high of 58 and a low of 38. It is raining today and quite steady. |
| 4/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.46 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
A good soaking from yesterday afternoon through this morning. Temps remain on the cooler side, high 40's low 50's and into the 30's at nighttime. |
| 4/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
Another .53 inches of rain make for nearly an inch in last couple of days. Much needed. |
| 4/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
Temps inched into the 60's but dipped into the high 30's for lows. Cloudy today. |
| 4/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.35 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Lots of rain, steady throughout the night and continuing at times heavy today. |
| 4/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.95 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Steady rain continues. We had a brief period of small pea size hail around 5:45 pm, lasting 10 minutes. |
| 4/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.74 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
Lots of rain continues, and flooding is becoming a concern. Steady rain today and turning to snow/rain mix predicted for overnight. |
| 4/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.32 |
T |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
Our rainy weather continues, and we are nearing a record 7 inches for the month of April. A rain/snow/sleet mix occurred along with steady rain most of yesterday. Drizzle so far today. |
| 5/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.10 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
Rain slacked off a bit today, and should be ending tomorrow. Temperatures remain unseasonably cold, down into the 30's at night. A warm up is predicted. |
| 5/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
Rain has finally tapered off. Today was cloudy and into the mid fifties. |
| 5/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
A rainless day. Temps still below averages, reaching mid 50's and down to 40 overnight. |
| 5/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
M |
M |
No precipitation to report. Temps still not quite up to normal for this time of the year, but getting there. Was down to about 40 overnight. |
| 5/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
A trace of rain around 2am on 5/5/14. Then, a real nice day with temps rebounding to normal for this time of the year..mid 60s and high 40's. |
| 5/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Partly cloudy day kept temperatures near normal, mid sixties today. More humidity and higher temperatures predicted by Thursday could usher in stormy weather. |
| 5/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
More humidity today is bringing threat of thunderstorms later in the evening. Temps on the rise, may reach high 70's tomorrow. |
| 5/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.30 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Thunderstorms with heavy rain and a brief period of small pea size hail last night, with mainly heavy rain periodically today. 3 tornado touchdowns south and west of the Twin Cities. |
| 5/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.82 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Numerous thundershowers yesterday, but no severe weather in immediate area. Today was partly cloudy with colder than normal temps, barely breaking the 50's. |
| 5/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cool temps overnight down into high 30s, low 40's. Warmer today, but rain in the evening. |
| 5/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.15 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
1.10 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain overnight, letting up after observation time. Cloudy and some rain this evening. Temps below normal. Currently 46 degrees at 1130pm |
| 5/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain ended overnight. We will experience colder than normal temps over the next couple of days, with overnights dipping into high 30's to low 40's. |
| 5/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday was cloudy and cool, temps reaching the mid fifties and dipping into the low 40's. Tonight we may get into the high 30's. |
| 5/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday, but just a trace this evening around 700pm. Temperatures dipped into the high 30's overnight, with more of the same expected in the morning. |
| 5/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A trace of rain occurred yesterday late afternoon. Temp dipped to high 30's early morning. Highs today were in mid fifties. |
| 5/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures rebounded a bit today with low 60's..more like normal. |
| 5/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very pleasant overnight and day with temperatures topping out near 70. Rain expected for tomorrow. |
| 5/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain started shortly after observation time this morning. At last check there was over an inch in the gauge. It rained most of the day. Temperatures are on the rise, with 80 predicted for tomorrow. |
| 5/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
2.19 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Thunderstorms and heavy rain prevailed yesterday. Local flooding in the north Metro. Temperature's were warmest in 8 months, topping off at 78 degrees. |
| 5/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The rain has stopped. Temperatures moderated into the 60's today with a mostly sunny day. |
| 5/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very nice day with temperatures in the mid 60's and mostly clear skies |
| 5/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 5/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Summer like weather continues with temp hitting 80 today. No precipitation yet. |
| 5/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Summer like temps continue with an isolated rain shower this evening. High temp was 82 degrees today. |
| 5/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.58 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain for about an hour around 3am this morning. More heavy rain occurred this afternoon, keeping temperatures down today, into the high 60's. |
| 5/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.23 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Abundant rain this month, 5.67 inches. Today saw the return of low 80 temps. The recent rain and warmer temps have also created ideal conditions for the mosquito hatch..which has just begun. |
| 5/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Mid 80's today..same tomorrow. No rain in sight until Saturday late. |
| 5/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain. |
| 5/31/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
4.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Record 24 hour (7am to 7am) rainfall for this station in Cottage Grove. |
| 6/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.81 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain continued for a while after observation time on 6/1. The 4 inches we reported yesterday set the record for 24 hour precipitation here on 6/1. |
| 6/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A dry partly cloudy, quite windy, day on 6/2 and mostly sunny today. |
| 6/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A nice day with temps reaching 80 degrees today. |
| 6/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A nice comfortable day with temps approaching 80 and light rain this afternoon and evening. Yesterday was sunny and no rain. |
| 6/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Rain, heavy at times yesterday, and even more this morning after observation time. Temps cooler only reaching about 60 today. |
| 6/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.88 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy Thundershowers forenoon on the 7th after observation time, followed by cooler temps. Low temp this morning was 46 degrees. |
| 6/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Nice weather yesterday and today with moderate temps. The high today was 70 degrees. |
| 6/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday and today were near ideal at this station, although there was some light rain in the western and central Metro. |
| 6/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Great weather continued yesterday and all of today with a nice light rain falling as of this moment. The high temp today reached 80. |
| 6/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.08 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very light rain fell late last night, followed by cooler temperatures. The high for today was at 2am this morning..62 degrees. Temperatures fell throughout the day into the 50's, and will remain so overnight. |
| 6/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Warmer temperatures prevailed today with the high of around 72, which is quite normal for this time of year here in the Twin Cities. Tomorrow is supposed to be a stormy day. |
| 6/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
1.95 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy downpours over 12 hour period to observation time this morning, and continuing. Rivers and lake levels rising. |
| 6/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.24 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Rain continued after observation time yesterday before clearing. Skies cleared this morning and then stormy weather moved in again mid afternoon with lots of rain and TRW's..continuing now. |
| 6/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.50 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy rain with thunder and lightning moved into our area on the afternoon of the 16th, continuing into the evening, depositing another 1/2 inch of rain. |
| 6/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.25 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The 17th as well as the 18th was hot and humid with lots of rain. There is a genuine concern over flooding especially in southern Minnesota where 7 inches of rain fell south of Mankato, Mn. The high temps today were in the mid eighties. |
| 6/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.73 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The rain just kept coming..finally letting up this evening. Rising waters are creating havoc in many areas. Many roads are closed due to high water. The full impact on rivers is a couple days away yet. |
| 6/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.68 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Gauge reading is from 7am the 19th through 7am this morning, the 20th. Today finally dried out, with fair skies and mid 80's, but no guarantee that tomorrows 7am reading will be 0. |
| 6/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
High thin clouds and warm temps into the 80's today. Zero precip recorded in the gauge this morning. |
| 6/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain to observation time, but spotty morning showers today. More expected throughout the week. |
| 6/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday's highs in the upper 70's with early morning showers. Today showers were in the area even with some cold air funnels not reaching the ground near Hastings, Mn. |
| 6/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Moderate rain showers from 415p to 430p on 6/24. |
| 6/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.05 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Late afternoon rain showers on 6/24. .79 inches to go to set the record for June precip here at this station. A little over .8 to go at MSP International Airport. |
| 6/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Yesterday saw cooler temperatures. High sixties down to mid fifties overnight. No precipitation. Today is more humid with temps reaching the low 80's. Looks like it could rain again this evening. |
| 6/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 6/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No precip at obs time. However, downpours today may well break records for June. |
| 6/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.90 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Torrential rainfall on Saturday puts us over the record at this station for June precip at 11.80 inches. MSP International Airport is just short of the record with one day to go. |
| 6/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No precip recorded at observation time this morning, but at this station, with 11.80 recorded for June, we surpassed the "pioneer" record of 11.67 for June, set in 1874. |
| 7/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
July 1st reading starts the month with more rain. This afternoon we experienced light rain again, with cooler temperatures, barely making it into the 60's. |
| 7/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Rain showers have ended and today was a cool but pleasant one with high thin clouds and temperatures in the high sixties. |
| 7/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A mostly sunny day, with clear skies tonight. Very comfortable temperature in mid seventies today. |
| 7/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Middle clouds overcast most of the day clearing out mid afternoon to high thin overcast. Temps in the mid 70's today and much more humid. Possible showers overnight. |
| 7/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A sunny day with temps in the mid eighties. A possibility of light rain tomorrow. |
| 7/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very light rain started about 5am and continued past observation time this morning. Rain ended and fair skies occurred with fair weather cumulus dominating a nice day. |
| 7/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A small amount of rain continued to fall shortly after observation time on 7/6, accounting for the .02 inches of precip. Today however, we had a heavy thunder/rain event in the early evening. Yesterday we reached 90 for the first time in 10 months. |
| 7/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.48 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
TRW's early evening produced heavy local rain. A rare double rainbow appeared after the downpour. Temperature reached 88 degrees yesterday. Much cooler today. |
| 7/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Partly cloudy day with predominately middle clouds. TRW forecast for the overnight. High's have been in the high 70's with high 50's for morning lows. |
| 7/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Light rain was occurring at observation time, and continued into mid morning when heavy TRW's occurred.
Rain is predicted for the overnight also. Temperatures about the same as yesterday, but more humid. |
| 7/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.62 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy thundershowers morning of the 11th; temperature topped at 81 with a low of 66. Very humid conditions continued today, with more heavy thundershowers early afternoon. |
| 7/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
1.13 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Heavy thundershowers early afternoon of the 12th. Humidity very high overnight. Temperatures: 80 for high and 70 for the low. Much cooler and drier weather for the next few days. |
| 7/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today was unseasonably cool, with temperatures barely making it into the low 60's. Overnight low is predicted to be 53. Spotty rain showers occurred this afternoon..some quite heavy. |
| 7/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.14 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Thundershowers late afternoon and evening on the 14th, followed by a nice day today with temperatures to 72 degrees, and lows down to 54 forecast for the overnight. |
| 7/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A very nice day with temperatures reaching 77 and cooling off overnight. |
| 7/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day in Cottage Grove, with the high reaching 79 degrees. A bit warmer and more humid predicted for the next couple of days, bringing some shower activity with it for the weekend. |
| 7/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Good weather continues, with high's reaching the low 80's today. Even warmer temperatures for next week. |
| 7/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Hazy skies and more humid today, with temps in the low 80's. Haze caused by wildfires in Washington state and high level winds carrying smoke to the upper Midwest. |
| 7/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The only precip was a trace of rain shortly after observation time on 7/19. Today was noticeably warmer, being in the mid 80's. Tomorrow we should hit 90. |
| 7/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very hot and humid today. Temp reached 90 degrees for the high. Severe storms to the north of here, moving easterly along a frontal system. Surface winds reported at 60 miles per hour. |
| 7/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Dew point dropped considerably today and temperatures were in the mid eighties. We averted the storms that did much damage in northern Minnesota last night. |
| 7/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day with fair skies and temperature reaching the mid eighties. |
| 7/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
The nice weather continues, with high of 79 degrees. |
| 7/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Early morning rain showers and temp reaching 80. A bit on the humid side today. |
| 7/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 7/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Mid morning rain shower followed by a very nice, low humidity day. No precip at 7am. |
| 7/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temps in the 70's today and into the 50's overnight tonight. A welcome relief from the recent humid conditions. |
| 7/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain as of observation time, but light rain fell this afternoon and evening. |
| 7/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Not much change in temperature from yesterday. Mostly cloudy skies but no rain today. |
| 7/31/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures today reached 80 and skies were partly cloudy. No precip. |
| 8/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We are experiencing some intermittent thundershowers this evening 8/1/14. Temperatures were in low 80's today. |
| 8/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.32 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Evening thundershowers last night, but no rain today..yet. Some areas to the north had heavy downpours. |
| 8/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Thundershower activity again this evening to the northeast of here a few miles, but no precip here. |
| 8/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another dry warm day with temps topping out near 80. No rain in sight until later this week with spotty showers. |
| 8/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another day similar to yesterday. High around 80 with no precip. Seven days in a row now with no precip. It has been just over 8 months since we have had a seven day dry period. |
| 8/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
8/7/14 was similar to the last few days, dry with temperatures in the low 80's for highs. More of the same forecast for the 8th. |
| 8/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We missed the downpours that occurred yesterday within a mile of us..we could have used some rain. |
| 8/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A nice day with mid 80 temps, but sure could use some rain. |
| 8/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another day without precip. Humidity levels are increasing this weekend. Some areas will get rain. |
| 8/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
No rain yesterday, but areas within 20 miles south of us picked up a lot of rain today. One small community recorded 7 inches, and flash flood warnings have been out. |
| 8/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.24 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Much needed rain overnight last night. More in the area today, but so far none here. Temp reached 85 degrees. |
| 8/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
High temperature reached 80 degrees today. Warmer and even more humid air forecast for the next few days. |
| 8/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow morning until 9am. Significant rainfall expected. Temperatures will be in the high 80's with a lot of humidity, making the heat index near 100 degrees. |
| 8/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.07 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 8/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.14 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Overcast skies kept temperatures down a bit yesterday, with the high being 83 degrees. It felt like 90 with high dew points. We should get some relief by Monday. |
| 8/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A few drops of rain after observation time this morning, otherwise about the same as yesterday temperature wise..80 for the high. |
| 8/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Lots of thunderstorm activity near the twin cities, but nothing severe here. Humidity should improve starting tomorrow. |
| 8/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.22 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Daytime thundershowers on the 24th presented some much needed precip here at this station. High temperature reached 88 degrees here today. |
| 8/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Mid 70's and low dew points made for a very nice day yesterday as well as today. Rain expected for tomorrow. |
| 8/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cooler temperatures in the high 60's prevailed yesterday and today with some rainfall in the area. |
| 8/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.27 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Thundershowers yesterday and today with more humidity setting in. Expect foggy conditions in the morning. Temp in the low 70's today. |
| 8/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.93 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Lots of rain occurred overnight, finally letting up by daybreak. 70's for temps today. |
| 8/31/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A cold front moved through this evening, spawning numerous thunderstorms ahead of it. Tomorrow looks to be a nice day, after some early morning lingering showers. |
| 9/1/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.76 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Overnight rains continued, followed by clearing skies with fair weather cumulus clouds. Temps reached the mid seventies. |
| 9/2/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
After the small rain this morning, skies cleared and we have a nice cooler night in the 60's. |
| 9/3/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Thundershowers began after observation time today, and continue this evening in the area. Nothing severe here. |
| 9/4/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.13 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Very high dew points made for an uncomfortable day today with temperatures hitting 86 degrees. Storms to the north and east were severe. Lower dew points will make for a drier and more comfortable day tomorrow. |
| 9/5/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Precip occurred before obs time, followed by cooling temps..will be in the low 50's overnight. |
| 9/6/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures in upper 70's today with partly cloudy skies. Cool again overnight tonight into the 50's. |
| 9/7/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today was similar to yesterday. High temperature in the mid 70's, and lows expected overnight into the mid 50's. |
| 9/8/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day similar to yesterday, but change is coming. Very cool temps predicted for later this week, with some areas of Minnesota to have frost. |
| 9/9/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A big change in the weather here. Currently the temperature is 68 degrees at 1105pm. Temps will start dropping by the hour soon, and the highs will drop into the 50's by tomorrow afternoon. It is currently raining, with up to an inch expected. Winds will pick up tomorrow too, making it feel 25 degrees colder than today. |
| 9/10/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.53 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We had significant rainfall and dropping temps during the overnight. Current temperature at 1043pm is 47 degrees. |
| 9/11/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.06 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Cold air mass is still over our area, with high of 56 today and low of 42 expected overnight with clear skies. |
| 9/12/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperature will dip into the high 30's overnight in Cottage Grove according to the weather reports. Much of the state to the north has frost warnings. |
| 9/13/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/14/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures rebounded into the mid 60's today after dipping into the 30's Saturday morning. |
| 9/15/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.04 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Today was very pleasant with high temperatures in the mid 60's. Tonight will be cold with high 30's predicted, then a gradual warm up approaching 70 by Wednesday. |
| 9/16/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperatures warmed up to low 70's today. |
| 9/17/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/18/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Our good weather continues, with high temps into the 70's again, but a bit more humid. Thundershowers should be in the picture tomorrow night and into Saturday morning as a low pressure area approaches. |
| 9/19/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Temperature now is 72 degrees and quite muggy. Rain expected overnight and tomorrow. |
| 9/20/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
|
| 9/21/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.17 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
We had some overnight rainfall, followed by a pleasant day. Current temperature is 52 degrees with clear skies. |
| 9/22/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.01 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Another nice day, with the current temperature being 57 degrees. |
| 9/23/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A partly cloudy day with temps into the 70's. Rain expected overnight and lingering into the morning hours. |
| 9/24/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.02 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A cloudy day, following a bit of rain this a.m. A very nice weekend in store for us. |
| 9/25/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.03 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
A warm day with temps in mid 70's. Nice weather to continue through the weekend and into next week. |
| 9/26/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Warm temperatures continue as it was close to 80 today with partly cloudy skies. |
| 9/27/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Warm temps prevail, with highs into the 80's. More of the same for tomorrow. |
| 9/28/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.00 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
84 degrees today, but mid 60's for tomorrow as cold front comes through. |
| 9/29/2014 |
7:00 AM |
T |
M |
M |
M |
M |
Low clouds prevailed early today with gradual clearing late. Temperatures much lower than past few days, being in the 60's with lows overnight expected to be in the mid to low 40's. |
| 9/30/2014 |
7:00 AM |
0.11 |
0.0 |
M |
M |
M |
Mid morning rain on the 29th followed by cold temps. 40 degrees at 7am this morning. It will moderate somewhat tonight, with temps staying around 55 degrees. |