Weather: Another winter storm moved across Minnesota on Monday. This system produced little additional snow, but cold temperatures and strong winds produced blowing and drifting of snow.
Also, wind chill values dropped to 20 below zero at times and near white-out conditions were reported across parts of Northern, Southern, and Central and West Central Minnesota on Monday.
Last week was Winter Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Of course, this is the time of the year, once again, to be prepared for the dangerous winter season that lies ahead. The Red Cross has come out with some tips to keep you safe if you are stranded this winter during a storm.
If you do get stuck in the snow
Stay with the car. Do not try to walk to safety.
Tie a brightly colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see.
Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won?Äôt back up in the car.
Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running to help rescuers see the vehicle.
Keep one window away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air.
Also, keep your cellphone charged and with you just in case you need to let others know of your whereabouts and to be rescued. Also, make sure that you have a winter survival kit with you that includes a coffee can to melt snow for drinking water, a candle, matches, and some high-energy foods.
We should see a bit of a warm-up by the weekend. In fact, parts of Northern, Central and West Central Minnesota could hit the low to mid 30s by Sunday. Southern Minnesota could even see some lower 40s by the weekend.
As always for the latest road conditions across Minnesota, call 511 or go to www.511mn.org/.
Have a great week and stay warm.
Weather history: On this date in 1981 ?Äúheavy snow with near blizzard conditions resulted in over a foot of wet snow, which caused the inflated fabric of the Metrodome to collapse and rip.?Äù
Weather fact: Wind Chill Advisory: Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be a significant inconvenience to life with prolonged exposure, and, ?Äúif caution is not exercised, could lead to hazardous exposure.?Äù
MN AT A GLANCE:
Moorhead Low 4 High 15
Duluth Low 5 High 17
Central Minn. Low 6 High 17
Twin Cities Low 12 High 20
Rochester Low 9 High 19
Marshall Low 9 High 18
Wednesday: A mix of clouds and sun, scattered flurries possible. High 17 Low -2 Wind: NW 15-20 mph Prec. Trace-.10?Äù
Monday?Äôs sunrise, Nov. 17: 7:28 a.m.
Monday?Äôs sunset: 4:45 p.m.
Normal High: 35
Normal Low: 20
Cold air will be with us through the end of the work and school week. Temperatures will be about 20 degrees cooler than normal at times. Temperatures will return to more seasonal levels by the weekend out ahead of our next weather disturbance which will arrive by Sunday. High temperatures over the weekend should reach the low to mid 30s with some lower 40s possible by Sunday into Monday.
Thursday: Partly to mostly sunny and cold. High 12 Low -2 Wind: N 10-15 Prec. None
Friday: Partly cloudy. High 20 Low 16 Winds: NE/E 10-15 mph Prec. None
Saturday: Partly cloudy and warmer. High 32 Low 22 Winds: SE 10-15 mph Prec. None
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 20-
percent chance of light rain/snow mainly late. High 36 Low 23 Winds: S 10-15 mph Prec. Trace-.20?Äù