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It’s Birthday Extravaganza Week here at KTTC, and we’re still running daily trivia questions…right here! Just click on the image in the left-hand column or right here in this post for some groovy B.E.W. trivia.
Were there anything going on with the weather aside from a couple stray sprinkles, I’da posted something on it, but alas, ’tis awfully quiet.
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This post was written by Randy on November 18, 2009
Here’s today’s Winter Weather Awareness Week stuff!
Winter Storm Climatology
On average our area experiences 2 to 3 winter storms a season and 1 “true” blizzard every 3 years. Parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa experience more blizzards on average than areas along the Mississippi River and western Wisconsin because of the terrain. Be aware that conditions can change drastically across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota compared to areas east of there.
Click here for more information about Wisconsin hazardous winter weather.
Here is a table showing the number of winter related warnings the La Crosse NWS office has issued for the past several seasons:
| Season | # of Warnings |
| 1998-99 | 55 |
| 1999-00 | 61 |
| 2000-01 | 185 |
| 2001-02 | 69 |
| 2002-03 | 73 |
| 2003-04 | 90 |
| 2004-05 | 105 |
| 2005-06 | 92 |
| 2006-07 | 169 |
| 2007-08 | 210 |
| 2008-09 | 142 |
What was the prediction for this winter? Click here to check out our 2009-2010 Winter Outlook page.
Wind Chill Index
The “Wind Chill” Index is a calculation of how cold it feels outside when the effects of temperature and wind speed are combined. The La Crosse National Weather Service issues Wind Chill Advisories when they reach -20 F, and Wind Chill Warnings when they drop to -35 F or lower. Exposure to cold, biting air for long periods of time is dangerous.
For more information on the Wind Chill Index, click here.
In late 2001 the NWS started using a new wind chill index. This new index was designed to calculate a more accurate reading of how the cold air feels on human skin. This new index was based on wind speeds at human face level, an updated heat transfer theory which factors in heat loss from the body to its surroundings during cold windy days, and a consistent standard for skin tissue resistance. The main goal of the change was to use modern science in revising the index so that it more accurately represents the impact on humans.
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This post was written by Steph on November 11, 2009
Tonight’s photo is from Roger, who took this at Bancroft Bay in Albert Lea this fall. If only we had the temperatures we had today then to take in all the colors!
We’ll have more clouds and a small chance for PM showers/drizzle - but enough warm air where we’ll still see highs near 60. Don’t let the extra clouds get to you. Enjoy!
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This post was written by Steph on November 7, 2009
Our November has been off to a great start, especially for farmers who desperately need a break from the unreasonably wet weather of October. There is a likelihood of rain late Tuesday, but I’d be surprised if we picked up any more than a tenth of an inch.
Looking farther down the road, we’ll see more sunshine and warmer temperatures by the end of the week and the weekend. This weekend won’t be ideal for deer hunters, as highs are going to be nearing 60°, but the rest of us can soak up the sunshine and unusually warm temperatures.
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This post was written by Randy on November 2, 2009
Ted, Steph, and I have been busy carving our jack-o-lanterns this afternoon.
We’ll have pictures of the candle-lit jack-o-lanterns later this evening and a link to a poll for you to pick your favorite!
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This post was written by Randy on October 26, 2009
After what seemed to be an eternal stretch of gloomy, damp, gray, and wintry days this week, we’re definitely starting to see some improvement in our local weather. Sunshine has made a huge difference in temperatures in the past two days and moods seem to be brightening up as well, or so it seems. Today we reached 50° for the first time in 9 days, a milestone achievement that shouldn’t need to be heralded with much fanfare considering it’s still almost 10 degrees cooler than what we call “normal” for this time of the year, but this October has been far from “normal.” So far, this month has been the coldest October in Rochester’s history with high temperatures averaging in the 40s instead of the lower 60s where they should be through the first half of the month. Like I said earlier, we do have some improvements ahead in the next few days that should bring that temperature average up a bit. Abundant sunshine is expected tomorrow with gusty south winds and highs in the upper 50s followed by some 60° highs on Monday under sun filled skies. Enjoy the more Octoberlike weather for the next few days!
Saturday evening's sunset from the Suk Lawfirm Skycam in downtown Rochester
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This post was written by tschmidt on October 17, 2009
Amelia Johnson
Sam Johnson
Nicole Stier, Grand Meadow
Nicole Stier, Grand Meadow
Tonya Keim and her son, Cowan
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This post was written by tschmidt on October 13, 2009
Our potent early season snow storm is showing signs of winding down this afternoon as the bulk of the activity is moving quickly to the east. Totals have been light today with less than an inch reported around Rochester and to the southeast. Areas to the north and west of Rochester that were in a Winter Weather Advisory earlier in the morning dealt with the highest snowfall totals with 1 to 3 inch accumulations fairly common. That advisory has since been canceled as the light snow continues to taper off and what little of it that remains on the grassy surfaces is compacting and melting away. Here are some of the local snowfall totals as of noon:
PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1158 AM CDT MON OCT 12 2009
…RECENT REPORTED SNOWFALL TOTALS…
LOCATION SNOWFALL TIME LAT/LON
IOWA
…FLOYD COUNTY…
CHARLES CITY 0.1 0939 AM 43.07N 92.69W
…HOWARD COUNTY…
LIME SPRINGS T 1112 AM 43.46N 92.28W
MINNESOTA
…FILLMORE COUNTY…
RUSHFORD 0.5 1105 AM 43.81N 91.75W
PRESTON 0.5 1104 AM 43.67N 92.08W
…HOUSTON COUNTY…
CALEDONIA 6S T 1111 AM 43.54N 91.5W
…OLMSTED COUNTY…
ORONOCO 2E 0.3 1107 AM 44.16N 92.51W
…WABASHA COUNTY…
OAK CENTER 1.5 1150 AM 44.35N 92.4W
WISCONSIN
…BUFFALO COUNTY…
GILMANTON 8SE T 1115 AM 44.39N 91.6W
…CLARK COUNTY…
ROCK DAM LAKE 0.2 1125 AM 44.73N 90.84W
…JACKSON COUNTY…
MERRILLAN T 1122 AM 44.45N 90.84W
…LA CROSSE COUNTY…
WEST SALEM 2N 0.5 1156 AM 43.92N 91.08W
LA CROSSE NWS 0.3 1135 AM 43.28N 91.19W
…TAYLOR COUNTY…
PERKINSTOWN 5E 2.5 1123 AM 45.20N 90.51W
WESTBORO 4E 1.5 1127 AM 45.35N 90.26W
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This post was written by tschmidt on October 12, 2009
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The area of low pressure and associated cold front that passed through the region last Sunday through Monday brought some much-needed rainfall, but some awfully strong winds to boot.
I lost my morning glory trellis in the windstorm, but there were a few isolated reports of trees begin knocked down.
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This post was written by Randy on September 30, 2009
Did you know you can get an hour-by-hour forecast, tailored for your school at KTTC.com? Check out your high school football forecast now!
Sports Extra is on tonight at 10:15, immediately after an abbreviated NewsCenter at 10.
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This post was written by Randy on September 18, 2009
