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Ben Kimball

Shakopee, Minn.

Ben Kimball

Ben grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and moved to Shakopee in 1994, where he lives with his family. He graduated from Augsburg College in 2008 with a B.A. in Religion and currently works as an estimating engineer for a local manufacturing firm. Since witnessing powerful storms as a child, Ben has had respect for the weather. Being stuck outside for a portion of the Great Lakes Derecho of 1998 has made Ben a keen observer of the current conditions around the state. During a meteorology course he completed at Augsburg, Ben had to complete a forecasting assignment that required him to submit approximately 20 daily forecasts; he completed over sixty. One can usually find Ben looking at the sky.

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Super Bowl kicks off the latest snowstorm

Posted by Ben Kimball

Last update: February 7, 2010 - 1:55 PM

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The snow is moving in already, a mere three and a half hours before kickoff. When all is said and done on Tuesday evening, the Twin Cities Metro Area is looking at 5-10 inches of new snow. The Winter Storm Watch will begin for the Metro at 6:00 pm tonight, sometime around the start of the second quarter.

My predictions are as follows:

Super Bowl - Colts 35, Saints 31

Twin Cities snowfall - 8" by Tuesday evening

This map from the National Weather Service shows what might happen in the next few days.

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Winter Weather Advisory

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Last update: October 11, 2009 - 8:15 PM

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A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for most of the Metro Area (Anoka County being the exception) from 1:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday. The National Weather Service is predicting about 1 inch overnight and 2-4 inches tomorrow. It seems to be a southern event, with most of the snow predicted to fall south of the Metro Area.
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Frost Advisory for the Twin Cities

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Last update: September 29, 2009 - 7:03 PM

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It’s that time of the year again. The Twin Cities Metro Area is under a Frost Advisory from midnight until 8:00 am Wednesday. Overnight temperatures are expected to be in the mid to upper 30s with light winds.

I might be in the minority here, but I am happy with this weather. I enjoy the cool days and cold nights.
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It smells and looks like rain

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Last update: September 21, 2009 - 7:38 PM

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I have not seen actual rain since an early morning thunderstorm on August 25. I was hoping to see something today and I just received my wish. A line of showers is moving due north through the southwest metro. The fresh smell of rain and a cool breeze are blowing through my house. The roads are wet and the neighborhood kids are riding their bicycles in the moderate shower.
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Cooler temperatures are coming

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Last update: August 26, 2009 - 8:19 PM

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This sunset is reminiscent of those colorful skies of winter and is an indication of a nice autumn-like cooling trend that is coming up this weekend. I am a fan of temperatures in the sixties, so this weekend is going to be perfect to spend at the Minnesota State Fair. The cool weather is perfect for a Saturday night of walking and eating at the fair.
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Tornado Watch until 10:00 pm

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Last update: August 8, 2009 - 4:20 PM

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In addition to the Flash Flood Watch and the Head Advisory, most of the southern half of Minnesota (including the Metro Area) is under a Tornado Watch until 10:00 pm.

Check out the high dewpoint!
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Next Entries >>

  • Feb. 9, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather Report

    We should have some sunshine Wednesday. However, it will be cold, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 9, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather Update

    The snow is gone and the sun will return for Wednesday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 9, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Report

    Mostly Sunny and cooler Wednesday and we could get more snow Friday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:02).

  • Feb. 9, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather Report

    There will be some patchy snow showers Tuesday with temps dropping, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:03).

  • Feb. 9, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    Another inch or so of snow should fall on the Twin Cities on Tuesday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 8, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather Update

    The storm is starting to die down in the Twin Cities Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 8, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather Update

    The storm should pass by noon on Tuesday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 8, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather Update

    Temperatures won't drop off too much over Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 8, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather Update

    Snow will continue through the day for central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).

  • Feb. 8, 2010 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather Update

    Another few inches of snow are expected to fall on Monday and Tuesday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:01).

Minnesota regional forecasts

CityWed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Albert Lea
Partly Sunny
-3/16
Mostly Sunny
13/24
Snow
15/24
Cloudy
10/24
Partly Sunny
2/15
Alexandria
Partly Sunny
-4/14
Partly Sunny with Flurries
7/20
Flurries
9/22
Cloudy
3/18
Mostly Sunny
-2/16
Bemidji
Partly Sunny
-9/19
Intermittent Clouds
2/20
Flurries
7/20
Mostly Cloudy
1/18
Mostly Sunny
2/18
Brainerd
Partly Sunny
-14/20
Partly Sunny
3/16
Flurries
6/25
Mostly Cloudy
3/22
Mostly Sunny
-2/18
Crookston
Partly Sunny
-3/16
Partly Sunny with Flurries
4/20
Flurries
7/22
Mostly Cloudy
0/16
Mostly Sunny
1/15
Detroit Lakes
Partly Sunny
-3/16
Partly Sunny with Flurries
6/20
Flurries
9/23
Cloudy
3/17
Mostly Sunny
-1/14
Duluth
Mostly Cloudy
-1/17
Partly Sunny
6/20
Mostly Cloudy
8/23
Partly Sunny
4/21
Partly Sunny
3/19
Ely
Mostly Cloudy
-22/20
Partly Sunny
-8/26
Partly Sunny
-2/22
Partly Sunny
2/20
Partly Sunny
0/21
Grand Marais
Mostly Cloudy
7/22
Mostly Cloudy
10/23
Partly Sunny
5/26
Mostly Cloudy
9/25
Partly Sunny
11/28
Hibbing
Partly Sunny
-13/19
Partly Sunny
-5/21
Flurries
-1/22
Partly Sunny
0/20
Mostly Sunny
-3/20
International Falls
Partly Sunny
-16/18
Intermittent Clouds
-3/20
Partly Sunny
2/19
Partly Sunny
-3/16
Mostly Sunny
-4/20
Mankato
Partly Sunny
-2/14
Mostly Sunny
13/23
Flurries
13/25
Cloudy
9/24
Partly Sunny
-1/15
Minneapolis
Mostly Cloudy
6/18
Mostly Sunny
13/23
Flurries
14/27
Cloudy
10/24
Partly Sunny
4/17
Montevideo
Partly Sunny
0/16
Mostly Sunny
9/20
Flurries
12/23
Cloudy
6/22
Partly Sunny
6/14
Moorhead
Partly Sunny
-1/15
Partly Sunny with Flurries
8/21
Flurries
9/24
Cloudy
2/17
Mostly Sunny
-3/14
Red Wing
Mostly Cloudy
-10/18
Mostly Sunny
6/20
Flurries
11/26
Mostly Cloudy
10/26
Partly Sunny
4/20
Redwood Falls
Partly Sunny
-5/18
Mostly Sunny
12/21
Flurries
11/22
Cloudy
5/21
Partly Sunny
0/17
Rochester
Mostly Cloudy
1/16
Mostly Sunny
9/22
Snow
13/24
Mostly Cloudy
8/23
Partly Sunny
4/16
Saint Cloud
Partly Sunny
-16/20
Mostly Sunny
6/20
Flurries
9/26
Cloudy
6/23
Partly Sunny
-1/21
Thief River Falls
Partly Sunny
-3/15
Intermittent Clouds
3/20
Flurries
6/19
Mostly Cloudy
-1/14
Mostly Sunny
1/15
Worthington
Partly Sunny
3/19
Mostly Sunny
13/23
Flurries
12/25
Cloudy
6/19
Partly Sunny
1/13
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