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Q.1
Last meteorological winter (December 2013 to February 2014) was very cold, ranking among the ten coldest winters in state history. Which of these historical winters was colder?
1874-1875
1916-1917
1935-1936
1978-1979
All of the above
Q.2
During the December 2013 to March 2014 period, how many daily readings of -30 degrees F or colder were reported from Embarrass, Minnesota?
More than 30
More than 20
More than 10
Q.3
During January 2014 how many days brought school cancellations in the Twin Cities area due to dangerously low wind chill conditions?
2
3
4
5
Q.4
During the snow season of 2013-2014 which of these locations received over 100 inches of total snowfall?
Duluth
Two Harbors
International Falls
Cloquet
All of the above
None of the above
Q.5
The unusually cold winter of 2013-2014 proved to be an economic benefit to Bayfield, Wisconsin as ice-covered Lake Superior allowed for pedestrians to visit the ice caves on the Apostle Islands. How many visitors did they have?
Over 25,000
Over 50,000
Over 85,000
Over 100,000
Q.6
March 31, 2014 brought a highly unusual weather day to residents of Yellow Medicine and Lac Qui Parle Counties in western Minnesota. What was the nature of the unusual weather?
A large hail storm
Tornado and blizzard warnings on the same day
A heat wave
Q.7
When did the ice go out on Lake of the Woods this year?
April 15
April 22
May 1
May 21
Q.8
What was the most impressive climate feature of the month of June this year?
Warm
Wet
Windy
Q.9
What percentage of the Minnesota landscape remained in drought at the end of June 2014?
20 percent
10 percent
0 percent
Q.10
For the first seven months of 2014 (January through July) how many have been cooler than normal on a statewide basis?
0
3
6
Q.11
The greatest single day rainfall amount in the state of Minnesota during 2014 has been:
2.25 inches
4.5 inches
6.35 inches
10 inches
Q.12
What was the coldest temperature measured in Minnesota last winter?
-25 F
-38 F
-42 F
-47 F
Q.13
During the last meteorological winter (December 2013 to February 2014) how many sub-zero F daily minimum temperature readings were reported from the Duluth National Weather Service Office?
15
25
40
65
Q.14
On June 5, 2014 a very unusual observation was reported along the shores of Lake Superior. What was it?
Chunks of winter's leftover lake ice washing up on shore
A triple rainbow
A dramatic waterspout
Q.15
For the month of July 2014 how many times did the maximum temperature reach 90 degrees F or greater at Rochester, Minnesota?
0
2
4
Q.16
On August 20, 2014 the NOAA National Weather Service presented a length of service award to climate observers at Waseca. What length of service was acknowledged?
50 years
75 years
100 years
Q.17
What is the name of Paul Huttner's weather blog on the MPR News website?
Downdraft
Updraft
Wind Shear
Q.18
For how many years has MPR presented a weather quiz at the State Fair?
3
7
17
40
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