With one of this winter’s few snowstorms bearing down on parts of Minnesota, residents across the state will likely notice how bright the night sky seems. And it doesn’t just *seem* lighter, it actually *is.* Here’s why.
It’s been another tough winter for snow lovers here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Most areas of Minnesota have received far less snow than usual and are running a major snow deficit. The Twin Cities had recorded just 14.2 inches of snow as of February 10, nearly 15 inches behind the average snowfall of approximately 30 inches, Axios Twin Cities reported.
There’s been even LESS snow this year in southeast Minnesota. In fact, MPR reported that Minnesota’s Med City of Rochester was currently experiencing a snowfall deficit of over two feet so far this winter– a whopping 24.6 inches less than average…