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Minnesotans have been recording the weather since October 1819, when the surgeon at Fort Snelling began taking readings every morning, afternoon, and evening. Each reading included the temperature; a characterization of the weather, such as "clear" or "cloudy"; the wind direction; and remarks on the force of the winds, intensity of the precipitation, or other interesting weather observations. When white settlers arrived in Minnesota, the weather quickly became a popular topic for letters, diaries, and newspaper reports. Read what the settlers wrote 150 years ago. Look for clues. Click on the symbol for the season that is described in the quote.
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