It's that part of the year where we're waiting to see just how bad this winter will be in Minnesota. Here are some signs from Mother Nature that we could be in for a tough one.
Climate.gov writes that El Niño took effect in May 2023 and officially was gone as of June 2024. And now there's a good chance we’ll see La Niña appear this fall. So, what’s La Niña and will it impact our winter in Minnesota?
La Niña happens when the surface temperatures of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean cool down. This cooling affects the air and, in turn, influences weather patterns around the world, including here in Minnesota.
What comes to mind when you think of Minnesota? Weather? Taxes? Hotdish? The team at Reader's Digest put together a quick cheat sheet with each state's best and worst quality.