By Todd Nelson, filling in for Douglas:
Staring at snarled MnDOT traffic maps yesterday brought me back to the white-knuckle drives we had to endure in January and February. We shouldn't have to still be doing this in April, should we? Somebody dial up spring, and fast!
I hate sounding like a Debbie Downer, but the next seven to 10 days don't look much better. Continued cold and bouts of snow could take us into mid-month before the pattern changes. Sure, it could be worse. Back in 2013, the Twin Cities had its third snowiest April on record with 17.9 inches, and another 0.5 inches in May. Let's hope it doesn't happen again.
Thursday's Twins home opener will likely be one of the coldest on record with temps in the mid- to upper 30s. Dress for 20s if you're headed to the game and don't be surprised if you see a few flurries by the seventh-inning stretch.
Another spring storm arrives late weekend with a rain and snow mix Sunday into Monday. Had enough?
