Blizzards and snowfall are still possible

3/23/2022 (Permalink)

Although we know you want to, because we do too, don't pack away your shovels just yet.

Don't put that shovel away just yet!

According to the Minnesota DNR, Historic April Snowstorms | Minnesota DNR, Minnesota is known to have historic snow fall and blizzards leading into April. The top eleven largest April Snowstorms in the Twin Cities areas from 1891-2019 are as followed:

#1 April 13-16, 2018, 15.8 inches

#2 April 14, 1983, 13.6 inches

#3 April 27-28, 1907, 13.0 inches

#4 April 19-21, 1893, 10.0 inches 

#5 April 10-12, 2019, 9.8 inches

#6 April 29-30, 1984, 9.7 inches

#7 April 6-9   1923 9.6 inches

#8 April 13-14, 1928, 9.5 inches

#9 April 13-14, 1949, 9.3 inches

#10 April 2-3   2018 9.0 inches

#11 April 8-9   1980 7.6 inches

#11 April 1-2   2002 7.6 inches

We're quite astonished by those numbers too.

however, like we suggested, don't pack away the shovels just yet. Although we've had a nice warm up towards the end of this March, there is still a chance of blizzards and snowfall to come. 

We recommend using these tips from the CDC for preparations if you have not done so yet. Preparing for a Winter Storm|Winter Weather (cdc.gov)

Heavy winds alone from a blizzard can do horrendous damage to your roof causing heavy impacted snow to cave into your ceiling. We hope you do not experience any damage from a blizzard, but if you do, rest assured the professional, experienced technicians at SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna are Here to Help® make the storm damage, "Like it never even happened."

For Fast Reliable Storm Damage Emergency Services, call SERVPRO of Mankato/Owatonna at 507-200-3700