Mixed weather features to start February: A little sun, a little cloud, a few windy days and a few calm days, some warm temperatures and some cold temperatures, as well as some measurable snowfalls were all elements of the first week of February around Minnesota. Over February 1-2, scores of observers reported between 1 and 3 inches of snowfall. Temperatures ranged from -27°F at Gunflint Lake and Baudette on February 2nd (Monday) to 50°F at several locations on Thursday, February 5th. In fact, Worthington, Marshall, and Canby reported 50°F that day, while Slayton (Murray County) reported 51°F. In fact, Thursday, February 5th brought the temperature up to above the freezing mark in the Twin Cities for the first time since January 16th, and for the first time International Falls since January 13th. For now, outlook models favor above normal temperatures to prevail across Minnesota until at least mid-month, and some favor warmer than normal through the third week of February. So undo...
