We live in a place where if you don't have heat, you could die. What kind of protections are their for people who can't afford their utilities in Minnesota?
According to NOAA's 2024 Fall Outlook for the United States, Minnesotans could expect a fairly decent chance for near-average conditions, with essentially an equal chance for above or below normal temperatures, and above or below normal precipitation.
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Experts say this winter will be influenced by La Niña. La Niña occurs when the sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator are cooler than usual. This usually means Minnesota can expect a colder and wetter winter.
It's that part of the year where we're waiting to see just how bad this winter will be in Minnesota. Here are some signs from Mother Nature that we could be in for a tough one.