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winter thaw

Weather Illusions — Twin Cities Edition

Shorts in February  Quick — which represents a bigger swing in temperature:  10 below to 50 degrees above, or 30 degrees to 90 degrees? Answer:  they’re exactly the same, 60 degrees difference. But my guess is that if you live in a temperate climate, anything below, say, 40 degrees just seems  . . . cold....
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Slush, and Other Signs of Spring

Dog Days of Summer Winter At least in Minnesota, the Dog Days of Winter come a little earlier than their Summer counterpart — presumably, because Winter here starts so early. But by early February — or whenever the snow on the ground turns more grey than white — you know they’re here. Along with the lengthening days...
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