Summer Outlook

Combining both May and June in Minneapolis revealed the heat building, specifically the low temperatures at night.  The year 1921 was an additional year of intensified heat during these months and is included in the data sets.  Due to the movement of the weather station over the years, Milan, MN was also selected and the differentiation remained constant with Minneapolis. 

A regional analysis was then reviewed for the entire state as well as counties from bordering states.  Based upon this data our summer will be more severe than the 2012, and the degree and level will be determined by precipitation.  With the Rocky Mountains snow pack in North America down to 0% as of July 4th, the recharging of the aquifers ends several weeks ahead of normal that will decrease timely precipitation in the weeks ahead.