More about Ryan Beecher
Coon Rapids, Minn.
Ryan has always been interested in weather. After moving to Sturgeon Bay, Wis., for the United States Coast Guard, he became a weather observer for the National Weather Service in Green Bay, Wis., and would also keep track of the weather with his personal weather station. After completing five years in the United States Coast Guard, he moved back to Minnesota, where he continued to keep track of the weather. Ryan is also interested in taking photos of weather as well as watching a good thunderstorm in the summer time. He’s a 1999 graduate of Blaine High School.
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The Snow
When I woke up this am and looked out the window, I noticed the white stuff on the ground, it was a good thing last night that I set up my snow measuring equipment ( in the processing of changing it), so I could measure this am's snowfall. I was not expecting to find what I found. I measured 1.8" of the white fluffy snow.
Yesterday I also removed my rainguage for the season, since my rainguage does not have a heater in it. More…
Conditions: 32.7°, Snow, Wind speed/direction 0, Dew point 32.2°, Barometer 29.23
T-storm total's
T-storm update. The rain in Coon Rapids has stopped for now, but by looking at the current radar from NWS we still may be in for more rain. My WX station in my backyard measured a total of 2.68 inches of rain, that sure is a lot of rain, just about another inch since 3pm. The temp is on the rise slowly, with the wind averaging around 5mph. The Barometric Pressure has been staying steady since 3pm. More…
Conditions: 63.3°, Cloudy, Wind speed/direction sw/3.6, Precipitation 2.68", Dew point 62.9°, Barometer 28.56
T-storms
So far in Coon Rapids we have had heavy rain, and some wind, as of now no tornados as of (2:45pm), w ... More…
Conditions: 63.1°, Mostly Cloudy with Showers, Precipitation 2.32", Dew point 62.6°, Barometer 28.56
A hot start...A cool finish to the week.
After a week of hot humid weather, it is now nice and cool outside to enjoy your favorite activity. These cool temps better stay for the 4th of July weekend, we also need more rain to prevent grass fires, and green up the lawns. More…
Conditions: 65°, clear, Wind speed/direction SSW/5.8, Dew point 53°, Barometer 28.73
My new WX Station Set-up
I finally moved to a house that has a big open back yard which allowed me to set-up my weather station properly as well as being able to post proper WX information. My Anemometer is mounted around ten feet up, with the Thermo-Hygrometer four to five feet from the ground, next to that is the rain gauge, which is able to measure rain free from obstructions. More…
Conditions: 73.4°, Cloudy, Wind speed/direction 2.7/South, Wind chill 73°, Dew point 41°, Barometer 28.94 S
Snow Storm
So is it going to snow? By looking at the NWS Radar Yes, but the air could to dry to hit the ground. ... More…
Conditions: 43.7°, Cloudy, Dew point 16.5°, Barometer 28.76
Yesterdays Rain
Now since the thunderstorm/rain season has arrived, I thought it was about time to bring out my rain ... More…
Conditions: 30.7°, Cloudy, Dew point 27.3°, Barometer 28.53
First Rain then Snow?
So far the Highway roads are wet, as I drove farther NW into Anoka County (Anoka) the main roads wer ... More…
Conditions: 34.5°, Rain and Snow Mixed , Dew point 34°, Barometer 28.70
How to measure snow.
I can't measure give an accurate measurement of the snowfall from yesterday, with the snow blowing and drifting its hard. The way I know how to measure snow is you need to make a snowboard. A snowboard is a square peice of plywood raised of the ground with a 2x4 (you can use anything), you set the snowboard in an area free of trees, so the snow can fall with out the trees being in the way. The snowboard can be moved on top of the fresh snowfall, doing so will give you a better measurement. More…
Conditions: 10°, clear, Wind speed/direction 5/ENE, Wind chill -3.2°, Dew point -4.3°, Barometer 29.32
Let it snow!!!
ON and OfF snow showers started around 1115am, then around 1215 this afternoon it started to come d ... More…
Conditions: 23.5°, Snow, Wind speed/direction 13mph/ENE, Wind chill 18.3°, Dew point 23.1°, Barometer 28.79 Falling
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November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather UpdateLow to mid 30s in the next few days with mid 40s this weekend and flurries possible Sunday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather UpdateChance of flurries until tonight and temperatures will stay chilly until Friday and Saturday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 25, 2009 - WCCO-TV @ Your Desk 11 A.M. Weather UpdateScattered show showers are expected for parts of Minnesota Wednesday, Ron Trenda reports (1:01).
November 25, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateMind the scattered snow showers Wednesday as you make your way to grandmother's house, Ron Trenda reports (1:00).
November 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 Weather UpdateChance of snow headed our way Wednesday afternoon with temperatures ranging in the 30s and 40s, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
Nov. 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather ReportIt will be cloudy with a chance of showers Tuesday night, Chris Shaffer Reports (1:02).
Nov. 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 11 A.M. Weather ReportThere should be some scattered showers and a more merky and damp night Tuesday, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:03).
November 24, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateThe travel forecast for Wednesday calls for the possibility of snow, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9 P.M. Weather UpdateA frontal boundaray west of the Twin Cities is keeping temperatures mild Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 6:30 P.M. Weather UpdateA chance for rain in the Twin Cities Monday night, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
Snow shortage of opinion
Red River grit
NewsBreak for April 2, 2009
Reporter's Notebook: Reflections on the flood
Fargo/Moorhead Record: 40.82 Feet
Where flood crest predictions come from
Reporter's Notebook: One day in the Red River Valley
Scenes from the flood zone
Living next to the Red River
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3.75" in Golden Valley yesterday
We received 3.75" of rain on Wednesday in Golden Valley. So far today, it's been an inch and still coming down...... Yeah!
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