More about Sylke Boyd
Morris, Minn.
I am a physics professor at the University of Minnesota-Morris, which, among other things, includes maintaining the UMM weather station and teaching a couple of courses on the physics of the atmosphere. My passion for weather grew slowly over the past several years, was fed by experiences with tropical storms during five years of life in New Orleans, and certainly has been blooming since 2004, when my family moved to Morris, Minn.
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Splendid views
We are getting another clear, crisp and sunny day in Morris - just perfect for a walk or bike ride (if one has the chance). More…
Conditions: 36.6°, clear, Wind speed/direction SSW 1, Wind chill 34.5°, Dew point 31.0°, Barometer 30.303
Balloon on its way to past Long Prairie - via stratosphere
Morris is cold and dreary under a low cloud ceiling today, which did not stop my colleague Gordon McIntosh and his students in Experimental Physics from launching their stratospheric balloon this morning. More…
Conditions: 35.9°, Cloudy, Wind speed/direction NW 9, Wind chill 29.6°, Precipitation 0.16", Dew point 34.3°, Barometer 29.888 rising rapidly
Fabulous day ahead
Clear skies and a beautiful sunrise promise another good day. Cold in the morning, but very pleasant ... More…
Conditions: 32.8°, clear, Wind speed/direction SSE 3, Dew point 25.4°, Barometer 30.443
An inch of water, a pinch of snow
The rain is transitioning to snow as the pressure seems to finally approach its bottom value. We received already 1.13 inches of rain from this system here in Morris, 0.53 inches alone today More…
Conditions: 33.0°, Rain and Snow Mixed , Wind speed/direction NW 16, Precipitation 1.13", Dew point 31.2°, Barometer 29.204
Powerful currents
The winds were sustained at 23 mph, with gusts up to 43 mph, here in Morris this afternoon. More…
Conditions: 48.2°, Partly Cloudy, Wind speed/direction ESE 12, Dew point 36.2°, Barometer 29.640
It's all in the bag - wet and dirty
There is no relenting this year: the leaves have got to be raked and bagged, and they will be wet. More…
Conditions: 40.6°, Dreary, Wind speed/direction W 11, Wind chill 34.8°, Precipitation 0.06", Dew point 37.9°, Barometer 29.977
The fog is lifting
Morris is seeing a foggy morning at near-freezing conditions. More…
Conditions: 35.1°, Fog, Wind speed/direction WSW 2, Dew point 33.8°, Barometer 30.428
Waiting for the next shoe to drop
A gray, cold and dreary day in Morris, with a large system moving into the area this evening. More…
Conditions: 41.2°, Dreary, Wind speed/direction S 6, Wind chill 34.6°, Dew point 32.5°, Barometer 30.126 falling rapidly
Balancing a fine line...
... between freezing and thawing, the flurries accumulate on lawns and cars, but melt on streets and driveways here in Morris. There is enough snow to turn the leaf-covered trees and bushes into a winter fairy tale, but not enough to be a road hazard in town. More…
Conditions: 28.5°, Flurries, Wind speed/direction S 0, Dew point 26.5°, Barometer 30.217
Raining, snowing and blowing since 8 pm
With darkness came the clouds to Morris, and the temperatures started to drop sharply from 45 F. Now the roads look wet, and the street lights reveal blowing gusts of wet snow flakes. Parked cars are already covered with a thin white layer. Winds are gusting to 35 mph. More…
Conditions: 28.8°, Rain and Snow Mixed , Wind speed/direction N 11, Wind chill 17.9°, Dew point 26.2°, Barometer 30.132
- WCCO
- Star Tribune
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).
November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 4 P.M. Weather UpdateSome more rain possible tonight and a repeat on Tuesday, Chris Shaffer reports (1:00).
November 23, 2009 - WCCO-TV @ Your Desk 11 A.M. Weather UpdateDon't look now, but there's the possibility for a little bit of snow in the forecast, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
November 23, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 7 A.M. Weather UpdateThe atmosphere is expected to be somewhat unsettled over the next few days, Mike Augustyniak reports (1:00).
Nov. 22, 2009 - WCCO 4 News 9:30 P.M. Weather UpdateEven though we are expecting some precipitation, it won't be heavy and there is only a chance of rain and snow mixed late Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day, Mike Fairbourne reports (1:00).
Snow shortage of opinion
Red River grit
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Higher than a weather balloon?
Sylke, I think that balloon will go higher than a NWS balloon. Is the material extra-tough? By all means, post the results. Interesting. … read more Bill McAuliffe mcaul@startribune.com
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