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More snow precedes a blast of cold weather
Published Monday, January 12, 2009
More snow fell on Otter Tail County this morning, with decreasing temperatures and windchill down to 23 below zero predicted for this evening. Temperatures were expected to be around the zero mark by 5 p.m. today, with winds between 21 and 29 mph.
The National Weather Service’s Grand Forks office predicted daytime accumulation of one to three inches of snow today in the Fergus Falls area. A 30 percent chance of light snow again, after noon, is the forecast for Tuesday.
Snow and strong winds were expected to head into central and south-central Minnesota this afternoon. A windchill advisory is in effect for much of Minnesota from midnight until 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Windchill will be the big factor during daytime hours on Tuesday. Increasing clouds and cold, with a high near minus-5, is expected. Windchill on Tuesday could be as low as minus-36 degrees in some areas of Otter Tail County. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
More snow is likely Tuesday evening. The skies will be cloudy with a low of around minus 8 degrees. Windchill could be as low as minus 29. Winds from the southeast could gust as high as 20 mph and the chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Skies will be partly sunny on Wednesday with a high of only minus 3 degrees. Bitter cold will be evident Wednesday night, with a low of around minus 24 degrees.
Thursday also will be a cold day, with a high of minus-seven.
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The Daily Journal is happy to host community conversations about news and life in Fergus Falls and the surrounding area. As hosts, we expect guests will show respect for each other. That means we don't threaten or defame each other, and we keep conversations free of personal attacks. Witty is great. Abusive is not. If you think a post violates these standards, don't escalate the situation. Instead, flag the comment to alert us. We'll take action if necessary. It's not hard. This should be a place where people want to read and contribute -- a place for spirited exchanges of opinion. So those who persist with racist, defamatory or abusive postings risk losing the privilege to post at all.Posted by jrjj (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shoot! I was glad the roads were getting pretty clear from the constant traffic so drivers could see the road markers and actually stay in their lanes.
Posted by killdeer (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Man, the snow piles at the intersections are a hazard!
Posted by Otter1 (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 6:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Even the birds are smart enough to go south in the winter!!
Posted by davieboy (anonymous) on January 12, 2009 at 11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know how much snow we've received so far this winter in Fergus?
Posted by username (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 6:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is now -26. Why would school not be at least 2 hours late?
Posted by jrjj (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We had school in the 70's and early 80's if it was -40 and 3 feet of snow. They never closed school then.
Posted by MINNAZ (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 10:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So much for a January thaw!
Posted by username (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
They also used to put salt or sand on the roads in the 70s and 80s. I know we are 'over budget,' but the roads are just plain dangerous in town right now. Specifically, by Hillcrest/Adams School areas, where there are many, many kids around and absolutely NO sand down whatsoever.
Posted by jrjj (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Where you drive 10mph and not only have to watch for kids but for adults who swing their doors open into oncoming traffic. I saw two adults do that the other day where not even one car could creep thru. Adults: use some common sense. Cars are barely moving and you still throw your doors open so a car creeping by has to come to a complete stop. Union ave in front of Adams should be no parking on one side. Park down one of the off streets instead of the busiest street. I try to avoid that whole area when school is in session.
Posted by username (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jrjj: AMEN!! :)
Posted by jrjj (anonymous) on January 13, 2009 at 2:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Come to think of it, I believe in front of Adams USED to be no parking thru the early-mid 90's. I believe it was all yellow curb and only the buses could stop there. It should be the same again.
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