Is the glass half-full or half-empty? That rustling sound you hear in the background is me grasping at straws, but please hear me out.
A real winter, the first old-fashioned winter in four years, was a boon for businesses that rely on snow across the Midwest. Seventy-eight inches made up for the paltry 32 that fell on MSP last winter. The April 13-16 blizzard was a hassle, but 1-2 inches of liquid water helped to recharge soil moisture, lowering the risk of summer drought a bit.
April is running 13F colder than average, but it has pushed back the onset of severe storm (and mosquito) season. Any of this helping? Sorry, I tried.
Bright sunshine returns today, with only a stray shower late Thursday. Dry weather prevails into Monday, when temperatures may approach 80 with a dash of humidity. You remember humidity, don't you?
With 60s and 70s sparking rapid snow melt, we dodged a bullet not having to worry about heavy rain this week, which could have made river flooding far worse.
