WINONA, Minn. – The snow plows were out all night. The storm, however, wasn’t as severe as predicted. The precipitation fell mostly rain, albeit torrential, as temperatures danced up, down and around the freezing mark. The rain didn’t turn to snow until later than expected. Totals were one to three inches, mostly heavy and wet and not expected to stay long.

Winter not departing easily. A last hurrah? We can only hope. Image: Steve Lunde