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The calendar says that winter starts on December 21. Meteorologists claim winter starts on December 1. For me winter’s start is more flexible, it depends on snow and cold.
This year, winter started in November when a major snow storm-swept through central Minnesota depositing large amounts of snow north of us and a dusting of snow here in southwestern Minnesota. That kicked off the cold as arctic air pushed south and held on with temperatures well below normal. We had a storm deposit 6 inches of snow, and then warm weather melted most of it. Then came 3 inches of snow and cold, cold weather for Thanksgiving day. Out came the sleds and skis as the kids and grandkids enjoyed our blanket of white.
Today, after a few really warm days it is hard to find any snow. It looks as if the warm is going to continue. Our forecast is filled with days near or above freezing, and there is not even a lot of wind to cool us off. I love this weather.
Oh yeah, I know you cold-blooded folks are thinking I am raving mad, but when you compare this to what we have had, this is great! Without cold winds and snow I expect to see lots of kids forgetting their hats and gloves on the bus, maybe even a coat or two. It’s all in the perspective you put on it, and this is better than we have had, and I am loving it.
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