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Hi John. Happy New Year. I have recently read about a "sudden stratospheric warming event" setting up for late January. Is this based on valid science? If so, will it have significant affect on temps/precip for MN/WI/MI?

I have a 2006 600Switchback with the stock windshield. I'm tired of being cold so I want to upgrade to a taller shield. The sled is at the cabin so I'm not sure what the height is on the stock shield. I called a local dealer and they have a 16.5" model for $110. Amazon has a 24" model...

Hi John, FYI - the camera shot for the Gunflint Lodge in NE Minn. is nearly two years old. Maybe it is offline?

Hello, I am having trouble with a generator. (Honda ES 6500) It is about 15 years old and runs great. The regular household outlet works fine and I just used it for a variety of tools last week. I am having problems with the L5-30 outlet. I use that outlet to charge 4 large 12v batteries for my...

Good morning, I have been away from the site for a while. It looks like summer forecasts were to begin in early May but I don't see anything up. Is it not refreshing or are they not posted?

Hi John, The 24 hour snow total is last dated 2-4. I am unable to refresh it. Is 2-4 the last update?

On a 2002 Ski Doo Summit 600 sport do you need to re-jet when adding a can?

I am giving a short talk about a co-worker at a casual work party. I have decided the theme will be to compare their job as a teacher/school administrator to that of a bait shop owner. (long story behind that) Anyway, I would welcome some suggestions or funny comparisons that I can incorporate...

Good morning John, It seems that the Upper Air Pattern has been in a NW flow and that it will continue for another 2+ weeks. Does it hold that the longer it is in that pattern the more entrenched it becomes and harder to change or is that not the case and the chance it changes is not...

Is there a Tuesday forecast today? Maybe I am just not able to refresh. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Friday! I'm just wondering if you are planning to do a summer forecast this year?

Hi John, When formulating your forecasts how many computer models do you typically use? Are these models updated on a regular schedule during the day, say every 6 hours or do they typically update when changes occur? I have watched some hurricane coverage where they show the "cone" and...

There are conceal /carry permit classes in Minnesota for the UTAH cc permit. The literature states that the permit is good for MN and many other states. It only requires a 4 hour class and $50. Does anyone have experience with this? If I go what will I need to provide (birth cert.? etc.)

Hey John, If there is any way to get a mid-weekend update on the track of next week's storm I'm sure there are many of us that would really appreciate it. There is still plenty of good sleddin' in 2011!

I'm looking for someone to do repair work on a Harley 1200 Sporty engine. Does anyone know of someone with reasonable rates in the Twin Cities area?

Just wondering if there is a forecast graphic today? Maybe my computer is just not reloading the image........

Hi John, With the magnitude of the upcoming storm and Christmas travel in the works is there any chance you may twk/update the forecast graphic later in the day?

I am looking an underwater camera for my teenage son. Does anyone have experience with the inexpensive ($125.00) models? If the low end models don't work well I will save that idea for another day and go with something else for Christmas.

I am taking 3 kids to the Iowa City this weekend but don't have tickets yet. If anyone has 4 tix for sale let me know and I won't have to buy from scalpers.

John, You mentioned surgeons foam tape in your journal. This sounds like something I may try. Did you just pick it up at the local pharmacy?