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The Velveteen Ocelot

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2. They happen once in awhile. There's even a thing called "thundersnow"

Reply to BainsBane (Original post)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 01:15 PM

Nov 2016

which is unusual, but more common in late winter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thundersnow What's odd about this one (and I'm in the middle of it right now) is how warm it is: 54F.

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A December thunderstorm [View all] BainsBane Nov 2016 OP

But it is NOT related to global climate change. guillaumeb Nov 2016 #1

Total coincidence BainsBane Nov 2016 #6

In addition to the Great Wall on the southern border, guillaumeb Nov 2016 #7

I like it! BainsBane Nov 2016 #9

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They happen once in awhile. There's even a thing called "thundersnow" The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2016 #2

Yes, I was wondering if other Minnesotans BainsBane Nov 2016 #5

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Whate time zone? citood Nov 2016 #3

It's nearly December BainsBane Nov 2016 #4

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I remember a February thunderstorm in 1969 Angry Dragon Nov 2016 #13