Spring has officially arrived with some below-average temps

Spring came in quietly Monday after we enjoyed some sunshine and highs generally in the lower 30s across much of the area over the weekend. Spring arrived officially at 4:24 p.m. our time Monday with the spring equinox. This is when there is equal daylight and nighttime. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is our spring, and in the Southern Hemisphere it is the start of their fall.

Spring weather didn’t coincide with the calendar, however, as some snow arrived by late Tuesday. A storm system tracked across the state and brought generally 1 to 4 inches of snow north of I-94.

We could see some lingering snow stay with us for Wednesday. Temperatures will also continue to be a bit cooler than average for much of the week and into the weekend.

In case you are wondering, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for below-average temperatures to continue with slightly above-average precipitation.

Keep thinking warm thoughts for at least a while. At least we made it through winter, officially.

Weather history: On this date in 1952, records show that heavy snow fell across much of Minnesota. The National Weather Service says “13.2 inches of snow fell on the Twin Cities.”

Weather facts: Did you know that the month of March can be very stormy? It is a time of transition from cold air to warmer air which can cause thunderstorms, but also lingering snow.

MN AT A GLANCE:

Moorhead Low 18 High 26

Duluth Low 27 High 38

Central Minn. Low 24 High 31

Twin Cities Low 34 High 39

Marshall Low 24 High 30

Rochester Low 35 High 41

Wednesday: Cloudy, 20% chance of snow. High 31 Low 16 Wind: NW 10-15 mph Prec. Trace-.20”

Today’s sunrise: 7:20 a.m.

Today’s sunset: 7:36 p.m.

Normal High: 38

Normal Low: 21

Some lingering light snow will be possible for the midweek. High pressure returns for Thursday and Friday. We could see some light snow again by Sunday.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 27 Low 10 Wind: NW 10-15 mph Prec. None

Friday: Partly cloudy. High 33 Low 19 Wind: SSE 5-10 mph Prec. None

Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 36 Low 22 Wind: SSW 5-10 mph Prec. None

Sunday: Cloudy, 20% chance of snow. High 36 Low 21 Wind: NNE 10-15 mph Prec. Trace-.20”