Over the last couple of weeks, we have been teased on what the weather will be like but who wouldn’t expect that living in Minnesota.
For about two or three days in February, we were lucky enough to have 50-60 degree weather and it was such a wonderful time. The sun was shining, birds were chirping and there were so many smiles on people’s faces. Some professors even let class out early to enjoy the warm weather (a whole 5 minutes early!) We left our jackets in the closet and could strut around in just a long sleeve and leggings. Who knew that’s what we’d be wearing in mid-February.
We were enjoying such sunny days with no snow on the ground and only a layer of clothes. We had all seemed so positive about the future weeks and whether we would see snow again, only to have our positive thoughts shut down. We were informed there would be a ridiculous snow storm headed our way. Seriously? Could you have at least waited until a couple of days before to let us know instead of bringing us down on such an unexpected but wonderful day?
The snow storm hit – only a quarter of the state apparently, in which Mankato was part of – but it was not as terrible as it was made out to be. There was only a day or two of slick roads and sooner than we thought, the snow started to melt.
When living in Minnesota you can’t expect anything when it comes to the weather; odds are the meteorologists are wrong about 50% of the time, but it’s not their fault, that’s just Minnesota. After being teased week after week, I think I can speak for everyone when I say, “is it summer yet?” We are done with the debates on when the next snowfall is. We are tired of driving in terrible road conditions. We all miss the sun and the opportunities to spend our time outside. You would think us Minnesotans would be used to the crazy weather changes, but no, the winters get too long and we feel this way every year. Are we ever going to reach summer?