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Mike Robokoff

Milaca, Minn.

Mike Robokoff

Mike was born and raised in Minnesota. He attended Dunwoody Industrial Institute. After school he moved outside Philadelphia, where he met his wife and they had their first son. Then the Robokoffs moved out to the San Francisco area where they had 2 more boys. Mike now live in Milaca where he has a little hobby farm with a white German Shepherd named Nami and a pet White Tail deer named Ruby. Mike's hobby is his weather. His web page is http://roboweather.info.

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Superbowl brings in winter storm

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: February 6, 2010 - 7:34 PM

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Red Sky Morning

It has been a little while since our last significant snow fall. I believe it was Christmas day we got hit with a storm that dropped about 15 inches of snow on us. We have had a few little storms come through and drop another inch or two but nothing of any real significance until yesterday when we got about 4 inches of the white stuff. Its right at that line should I plow or leave it go. I haven't decided yet. And now I have to consider what is coming. The current winter storm watch is saying we could see more then 10 of snow by  the time it pushes out of here late Monday night. So for now I will have to keep my eye on it. Monday could be a real mess on the roads as this thing is supposed to have some pretty heavy snow falls through out the day on Monday. Well it will be a nice way to start off the week.

Enjoy your Saturday for tomorrow you may have shovel.

Get the latest weather information for East Central Minnesota at my weather page http://roboweather.info

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Clear, Cold and Calm

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: January 30, 2010 - 7:44 AM

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The clearing the high pressure brought in is like removing the blankets. The temp dropped to -13 this morning. Fortunately the winds have died down as well so the wind chill is not much colder than the actual air temp. We will be in this area of high pressure for the coming days. That means we will remain cold too. Highs will barely get to the double digits and lows will be around zero. There is an chance of snow in the forecast so we will keep our eyes on that.

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YUK!

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: January 23, 2010 - 5:50 PM

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Last night the rain moved in and since the temperature was below freezing, the rain froze on everything it hit. One side of our house was covered with ice. Then it began to warm this morning and the began to melt then more rain moved in and it has been raining on and off all day. The field out back began to look like an ocean as the rain fell and laid on top of the snow and ice. Snow and rain mixed and created a coating of slush on the ground. Tonight it will cool off again and we have cooler weather ahead. This will all freeze and stick around awhile. Like I said YUCK! This is just yucky weather. Look at the bright side we are in what is typically the coldest part of the year. Its all up hill from here. (I hope).

You can get the latest weather updates at my web site at http://roboweather.info

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The old cliche "Is it cold enough for you" comes to mind this morning

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: January 2, 2010 - 8:12 AM

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Fortunately for us there is no wind right now, but like that old cliche, I think -24.2 is cold enough and I don't need some wind to make it feel any colder. We are in the deep freeze now and we won't be warming significantly any time soon. The temps are expected to drop to around - 20  again tonight after we warm to a scorching -4 for our forecast high today. Sunday will be more of the same.  The wind chill advisory posted by the National Weather Service remains in effect, but with temps this low you don't need any wind for it to be dangerous.

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It's getting real cold

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: January 1, 2010 - 8:51 PM

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A refrigerator freezer is usually around 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and a stand alone freezer will usually be around -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Tonight we have made it to the deep freeze. As our temperatures have now fallen below the -10 degree mark and they are still falling. The national weather service has issued a wind chill advisory for the next few days as the air temperature will drop to the -15 to -25 degree range, and there will be winds in the 5 to 15 mph range that could have wind chills in the -25 to -35 range.  Tomorrow we wont even get to zero for a high. The forecast high is for -6 and it will drop back to the -20 degree range tomorrow night. It is going to be dangerously cold the next couple days. We will probably be seeing below zero temps for the next week or more.

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Snowmageddon

Posted by Mike Robokoff

Last update: December 23, 2009 - 9:16 PM

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Current Milaca Conditions
Updated: 9:05pm on 12/23/09
Currently:
24.5°

Clear
light snow

Low:24.1° 
(7:31am)		 High:26.3° 
(6:33pm) 
RoboWeather - Spectrum
Wind: 13 mph from the E
Gust: 18mph
Today's High Wind: 25 mph (7:05pm)
Humidity: 83%
Pressure: 30.11 in  (Steady) 
Pressure Rate: 0.000 in/hr
Dew Point: 20.1°
Wind Chill: 12.9°
Heat Index (feels like): 29.1°
Comfort Level: Uncomfortably Cold
Temperature Rate:  -0.00°/hr
Today's Forecast
Mostly clear and cooler

Snowmageddon is a term I heard from a co-worker today. I thought it was pretty funny so I had to use it.
The winter storm we have been hearing about is now hear. The snow started about an hour or two ago here, We are just getting a slight covering right now. The wind is blowing in the 10-15 mph range so the snow that is falling is also blowing and and drifting already. Stay tuned this could be the weather event we have waited for all year.
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  • 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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