by Paul Douglas | Apr 30, 2014 | Blog
Low Expectations “Keep your expectations low. That way you may be pleasantly surprised from time to time.” Good advice, especially for a meteorologist. Especially this “spring”. Goldilocks had a point: rarely is our weather “just...
by Paul Douglas | Apr 29, 2014 | Blog
Positive Spin I’ve taken all my meds and I’m determined to put a positive spin on today’s weather update. Hey, I’m in the mood for Minnesota Wild hockey! Bug & humidity season has been delayed until further notice. No springy weather to...
by Paul Douglas | Apr 23, 2014 | Blog
A Healthy Dousing The nagging, perpetual, slow-motion drought that has plagued many counties of Minnesota in recent years finally shows signs of easing. NOAA expects the drought designation to be lifted in coming weeks, and gazing at the current pattern that’s...
by Paul Douglas | Apr 22, 2014 | Blog
Saving Green We’re all environmentalists – some of us just don’t know it yet. On Earth Day 2014 America’s air and water is dramatically cleaner than it was 40 years ago. But greenhouse gases continue to spike at an alarming rate, worldwide. Who...
by Paul Douglas | Apr 21, 2014 | Blog
Minor Miracle Yesterday was a WOW moment, an atmospheric daydream; a healing gift from on high. We set out the Adirondack chairs and reintroduced ourselves to dazed, long-lost neighbors. Our dog, Leo, took us on a nice long walk. You could almost see lawns greening up...
