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We keep seeing changes in the climate section. User:Gopher backer has added new unsubstantiated temperature numbers (e.g. -20 degrees F) which do not appear in the referenced article. I'm leaning toward reverting Gopher backer's edits of today for that reason. What do others think? Appraiser 22:06, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Here's the Climate Section by User:Gopher backer:
Minnesota has temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and general cool summers in the north. As Minnesota is located far inland, its climate is unmoderated by large bodies of water except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior.
During the winter months Minnesota is subject to frequent shots of Polar air masses with occassioncal Arctic air outbreaks. Temperatures during these outbreaks can drop to -20 °Fahrenheit (-29 °C) state-wide, with -50 °Fahrenheit (-46 °C) temps not uncommon in northern parts of the state. [1]The record low temperature for the state is -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C), measured at Tower on February 2, 1996 [2]. The cold fronts that usher this air in often bring with them strong northerly winds, which result in dangerous wind chill factors as low as -70 °Fahrenheit (-57 °C). January is Minnesota's coldest month, followed by February and then December.
In the summer months, hot and humid air surges northward from the southwestern United States and the Gulf of Mexico. These air masses can affect the entire state but are most common in the south and west. Temperatures often rise above 90 °Fahrenheit (32 °C)and sometimes even over 100 °Fahrenheit (38 °C). The record high for the state is 114 °F (45.5 °C), reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [3] July is Minnesota's warmest month, followed by August and then June. Minnesotan's often expereince relief from the summer heat and humidity in the form of cold fronts dropping south from Canada.
Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with snow comprising the majority of the winter preciptiation and rain during the rest of the year. Blizzards are common during Minnesota winters, especially in the western portions of the state where the terrain is flatter there stronger wind. Snowfall extremes range from 150 inches inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches inches in the far reaches of southern Minnesota. The highest snowfall average in Minnesota is in Duluth with about 85 inches inches per year, with the lowest average being about 40 inches inches in southwestern portions of the state.
During the spring, summer and fall Minnesota is subject to numerous thunderstorms, with the state averaging 30-40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] The state is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is in June and July with May and August being somewhat active as well. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes per year. [5] Heavy rainfall commonly occurs during thunderstorms, which frequently casuing localized flash flooding. Precipitation averages range from 20 - 35 inches across the state, with the Southeastern Minnesota seeing the most and Northwest Minnesota receving the least. [6]
Appraiser
20:41, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Minnesota has temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and general cool summers in the north. <<NOTE: doesnt that sound subjective? (It does, but then it's backed up by facts in the body of the section (Appraiser).>> As Minnesota is located far inland, its climate is unmoderated by large bodies of water except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior.
In the summer months, hot and humid air surges northward from the the Gulf of Mexico and southwestern United States. These air masses can affect the entire state but are most common in the south and west.{{ Fact}} Temperatures often rise above 90 °Fahrenheit (32 °C)and sometimes even over 100 °Fahrenheit (38 °C). The record high is 114 °F (45.5 °C), reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [7] July is Minnesota's warmest month, followed by August and then June. Relief from the summer heat and humidity sometimes comes in the form of cold fronts dropping south from Canada.
During the winter months Minnesota is subject to Polar fronts and Arctic air outbreaks. << NOTE does outbreaks sound like a sickness outbreak? >> Temperatures during these outbreaks can drop to -20 °Fahrenheit (-29 °C) state-wide, with -50 °Fahrenheit (-46 °C) temps not uncommon in northern parts of the state. [8] The record low temperature for the state is -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C), measured at Tower on February 2, 1996 [9]. The cold fronts that usher this air in often bring with them strong northerly winds, which result in dangerous wind chill factors as low as -70 °Fahrenheit (-57 °C). January is Minnesota's coldest month, followed by February and then December.
Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with snow comprising the majority of the winter precipitation and rain during the rest of the year. Blizzards are common <<NOTE: common?? isn't is usually 3-5 a year in the cities?>> during Minnesota winters, especially in the western portions of the state where the terrain is flatter there is stronger wind. citation needed The most notable of these is the 1991 Halloween Blizzard which dumped 21.0 Inches of snow in 24 hours and broke several local records. Snowfall extremes range from 150 inches inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches inches in the far reaches of southern Minnesota. The highest snowfall average in Minnesota is in Duluth with about 85 inches inches per year, with the lowest average being about 40 inches inches in southwestern portions of the state.
During the spring, summer and fall Minnesota is subject to numerous thunderstorms, with the state averaging 30-40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] Heavy rainfall commonly occurs during thunderstorms, which can cause localized flash flooding. The state is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is in June and July, with May and August being somewhat active as well. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes per year. [10] Precipitation averages range from 20 - 35 inches across the state, with the Southeastern Minnesota seeing the most and Northwest Minnesota receiving the least. [11]
Sorry for jumping the gun in the main article. I'll put my version here and incorporate some of User:Ravedave's changes. Appraiser 19:19, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Minnesota endures temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and generally cool summers in the north. Without the climate-moderating benefits of large bodies of water, except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior, temperatures in Minnesota vary widely, especially with variations in the short-term jet stream patterns and polar fronts.
<<Note: Minnesota isn't particularly humid compared to other parts of the country. I removed that concept entirely.>> Temperature extremes range from a low of -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C) measured at Tower in the north on February 2, 1996, [12] to highs of 114 °F (45.5 °C) reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [13] The average temperature in the coldest month, January, is 11.2 °F (-11.5 °C), and the average in the warmest month, July, is 73.1 °F (22.8 °C). Averages are cooler in the north and warmer in the south. <<Note: I think noting temperature records as well as January and July averages is sufficient to describe temperature. The other figures seem like fluff to me. Also the -70 F wind chill figure seems wrong. e.g. What was the wind speed when the mercury read -60?>>
Snowfall averages 49.6 inches (126 cm) statewide; averages range from about 85 inches at Duluth to 40 inches in southwestern portions of the state. [14] Snowfall extremes have ranged from 150 inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches in southern Minnesota.
<< I took out the "blizzards are common" because I'm not sure how to define a blizzard. (Isn't that something yummy from DQ?)>> Minnesota experiences dangerous wind chills and blizzards during its long winters; the most notable of these is the 1991 Halloween Blizzard which dumped 21.0 Inches of snow in 24 hours and broke several local records. Occasional thunderstorms hit the state the rest of the year, averaging 30–40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] <<Again, I don't think flash flooding is particularly common, compared to other parts of the country.>> Minnesota is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is from June through August. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes hits per year. [15] Total precipitation averages range from 20–35 inches across the state, with the most in the southeast and the least in the northwest. [16]
The heaviest winds in the state are found along the Buffalo Ridge, an elongated area extending from Watertown, South Dakota, diagonally across southwestern Minnesota and into Iowa. Created by a glacial drift from the last ice age, the Buffalo Ridge is ideal for wind power generation, with average wind speeds of 16.1 miles per hour (26.8 kph). [17] <<Heaviest winds are in the southwest, but not because it's flat.>>
Appraiser 19:19, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
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We keep seeing changes in the climate section. User:Gopher backer has added new unsubstantiated temperature numbers (e.g. -20 degrees F) which do not appear in the referenced article. I'm leaning toward reverting Gopher backer's edits of today for that reason. What do others think? Appraiser 22:06, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
Here's the Climate Section by User:Gopher backer:
Minnesota has temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and general cool summers in the north. As Minnesota is located far inland, its climate is unmoderated by large bodies of water except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior.
During the winter months Minnesota is subject to frequent shots of Polar air masses with occassioncal Arctic air outbreaks. Temperatures during these outbreaks can drop to -20 °Fahrenheit (-29 °C) state-wide, with -50 °Fahrenheit (-46 °C) temps not uncommon in northern parts of the state. [1]The record low temperature for the state is -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C), measured at Tower on February 2, 1996 [2]. The cold fronts that usher this air in often bring with them strong northerly winds, which result in dangerous wind chill factors as low as -70 °Fahrenheit (-57 °C). January is Minnesota's coldest month, followed by February and then December.
In the summer months, hot and humid air surges northward from the southwestern United States and the Gulf of Mexico. These air masses can affect the entire state but are most common in the south and west. Temperatures often rise above 90 °Fahrenheit (32 °C)and sometimes even over 100 °Fahrenheit (38 °C). The record high for the state is 114 °F (45.5 °C), reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [3] July is Minnesota's warmest month, followed by August and then June. Minnesotan's often expereince relief from the summer heat and humidity in the form of cold fronts dropping south from Canada.
Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with snow comprising the majority of the winter preciptiation and rain during the rest of the year. Blizzards are common during Minnesota winters, especially in the western portions of the state where the terrain is flatter there stronger wind. Snowfall extremes range from 150 inches inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches inches in the far reaches of southern Minnesota. The highest snowfall average in Minnesota is in Duluth with about 85 inches inches per year, with the lowest average being about 40 inches inches in southwestern portions of the state.
During the spring, summer and fall Minnesota is subject to numerous thunderstorms, with the state averaging 30-40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] The state is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is in June and July with May and August being somewhat active as well. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes per year. [5] Heavy rainfall commonly occurs during thunderstorms, which frequently casuing localized flash flooding. Precipitation averages range from 20 - 35 inches across the state, with the Southeastern Minnesota seeing the most and Northwest Minnesota receving the least. [6]
Appraiser
20:41, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Minnesota has temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and general cool summers in the north. <<NOTE: doesnt that sound subjective? (It does, but then it's backed up by facts in the body of the section (Appraiser).>> As Minnesota is located far inland, its climate is unmoderated by large bodies of water except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior.
In the summer months, hot and humid air surges northward from the the Gulf of Mexico and southwestern United States. These air masses can affect the entire state but are most common in the south and west.{{ Fact}} Temperatures often rise above 90 °Fahrenheit (32 °C)and sometimes even over 100 °Fahrenheit (38 °C). The record high is 114 °F (45.5 °C), reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [7] July is Minnesota's warmest month, followed by August and then June. Relief from the summer heat and humidity sometimes comes in the form of cold fronts dropping south from Canada.
During the winter months Minnesota is subject to Polar fronts and Arctic air outbreaks. << NOTE does outbreaks sound like a sickness outbreak? >> Temperatures during these outbreaks can drop to -20 °Fahrenheit (-29 °C) state-wide, with -50 °Fahrenheit (-46 °C) temps not uncommon in northern parts of the state. [8] The record low temperature for the state is -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C), measured at Tower on February 2, 1996 [9]. The cold fronts that usher this air in often bring with them strong northerly winds, which result in dangerous wind chill factors as low as -70 °Fahrenheit (-57 °C). January is Minnesota's coldest month, followed by February and then December.
Precipitation occurs throughout the year, with snow comprising the majority of the winter precipitation and rain during the rest of the year. Blizzards are common <<NOTE: common?? isn't is usually 3-5 a year in the cities?>> during Minnesota winters, especially in the western portions of the state where the terrain is flatter there is stronger wind. citation needed The most notable of these is the 1991 Halloween Blizzard which dumped 21.0 Inches of snow in 24 hours and broke several local records. Snowfall extremes range from 150 inches inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches inches in the far reaches of southern Minnesota. The highest snowfall average in Minnesota is in Duluth with about 85 inches inches per year, with the lowest average being about 40 inches inches in southwestern portions of the state.
During the spring, summer and fall Minnesota is subject to numerous thunderstorms, with the state averaging 30-40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] Heavy rainfall commonly occurs during thunderstorms, which can cause localized flash flooding. The state is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is in June and July, with May and August being somewhat active as well. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes per year. [10] Precipitation averages range from 20 - 35 inches across the state, with the Southeastern Minnesota seeing the most and Northwest Minnesota receiving the least. [11]
Sorry for jumping the gun in the main article. I'll put my version here and incorporate some of User:Ravedave's changes. Appraiser 19:19, 3 November 2006 (UTC)
Minnesota endures temperature extremes characteristic of its continental climate, with cold winters and mild to hot summers in the south and frigid winters and generally cool summers in the north. Without the climate-moderating benefits of large bodies of water, except for highly localized effects near Lake Superior, temperatures in Minnesota vary widely, especially with variations in the short-term jet stream patterns and polar fronts.
<<Note: Minnesota isn't particularly humid compared to other parts of the country. I removed that concept entirely.>> Temperature extremes range from a low of -60 °Fahrenheit (-51 °C) measured at Tower in the north on February 2, 1996, [12] to highs of 114 °F (45.5 °C) reached in both 1917 and 1936 in the western part of the state. [13] The average temperature in the coldest month, January, is 11.2 °F (-11.5 °C), and the average in the warmest month, July, is 73.1 °F (22.8 °C). Averages are cooler in the north and warmer in the south. <<Note: I think noting temperature records as well as January and July averages is sufficient to describe temperature. The other figures seem like fluff to me. Also the -70 F wind chill figure seems wrong. e.g. What was the wind speed when the mercury read -60?>>
Snowfall averages 49.6 inches (126 cm) statewide; averages range from about 85 inches at Duluth to 40 inches in southwestern portions of the state. [14] Snowfall extremes have ranged from 150 inches in the rugged Superior Highlands of the North Shore to as little as 10 inches in southern Minnesota.
<< I took out the "blizzards are common" because I'm not sure how to define a blizzard. (Isn't that something yummy from DQ?)>> Minnesota experiences dangerous wind chills and blizzards during its long winters; the most notable of these is the 1991 Halloween Blizzard which dumped 21.0 Inches of snow in 24 hours and broke several local records. Occasional thunderstorms hit the state the rest of the year, averaging 30–40 days of thunderstorm activity per year. [4] <<Again, I don't think flash flooding is particularly common, compared to other parts of the country.>> Minnesota is located on the northern edge of Tornado Alley, and peak tornado activity is from June through August. On average, the state has 24 tornadoes hits per year. [15] Total precipitation averages range from 20–35 inches across the state, with the most in the southeast and the least in the northwest. [16]
The heaviest winds in the state are found along the Buffalo Ridge, an elongated area extending from Watertown, South Dakota, diagonally across southwestern Minnesota and into Iowa. Created by a glacial drift from the last ice age, the Buffalo Ridge is ideal for wind power generation, with average wind speeds of 16.1 miles per hour (26.8 kph). [17] <<Heaviest winds are in the southwest, but not because it's flat.>>
Appraiser 19:19, 3 November 2006 (UTC)