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Thank Goodness for Heat!

Thank Goodness for Heat!Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s all about spending time with family, relaxing, eating as much as possible, and watching football. It’s not like Christmas where people obsess over all of the things that they want. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Thanksgiving is a time for people to appreciate and give thanks for the things that they already have.

As the temperatures drop and we transition into winter, it’s easy to question why you decided to live in Minnesota in the first place. Since it’s all too easy to hate on Minnesota winters, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves of why the Twin Cities are a great place to live no matter what time of year it is.

  • Things we love about living in the Twin Cities:
  • Affordable Natural Gas As an MN heating and cooling provider, we are happy to live and work in the state with the 9th cheapest natural gas prices in the country. This means that natural gas furnaces, our favorite type of furnace, are a great option for people who live in this state. We’re also really lucky to have affordable natural gas because our artic winters require that we use a lot of it.
  • Programs for Those Who Can’t Afford Heat Heat is a necessity, not a luxury for Minnesotans in the winter. Even with relatively low natural gas prices, high utility costs can cause financial hardships for some. Luckily Minnesota has an energy assistance program that helps to pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for low-income households.
  • Good Public Transportation Options The Twin Cities have really stepped up their public transportation game in recent years, making it easier than ever to get around the metro area without a car. In fact, CNN just wrote a glowing article the Twin Cities’ new Green Line light rail train system.
  • Minneapolis is a Bike Friendly City Minnesotans have adopted the bicycle as a popular way to get around the cities. In fact, Minneapolis was named the most bike-friendly city in the United States in 2013.
  • Minneapolis is One of the Fittest Cities Having a bike friendly city can contribute to the general health and fitness of the population. In fact, Minneapolis was voted the 7th fittest city in the United States by Men’s Health this year.
  • Best Public Parks If you live in the Twin Cities, you can probably walk to a park or green space in less than 10 minutes. The Twin Cities have so many parks that this past year the Trust for Public Land named Minneapolis as the city with the best park system in the United States.
  • Highest number of theater seats per capita Hennepin Avenue is no Broadway, but the popularity of theater and live performance in the Twin Cities is well-known. In fact, the Twin Cities have more theater seats per capita than any other metro area in the United States other than New York City.
  • Minnesota is a LGBT-Friendly State Minnesota has a reputation of being politically progressive. In the recent movement for LGBT rights, Minnesota received a lot of news coverage for legalizing gay marriage in 2013 and being voted the “gayest city” by Advocate Magazine in 2011.
  • Low Unemployment Rate Minnesota is blessed with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. The fact that Minnesota’s population is highly-educated (31% of the population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher) may have something to do with that.
  • Minneapolis is one of the most Literate Cities in the Country While we’re on the subject of higher education, it’s worth mentioning that Minnesotans are highly literate. In fact, Central Connecticut State University ranked Minneapolis as one of the 5 most literate cities in the U.S. based on number of bookstores, educational attainment levels, and the use of libraries, newspapers and online reading resources.
  • Foodie Paradise Although Minnesota isn’t home to any Michelin-Starred restaurants, our local chefs have been racking up a lot of James Beard Awards in recent years. Our creative chefs, restaurants and food commentators have gained attention in the national spotlight which eschewing the pretentiousness of the New York and LA dining scenes.

There’s so much to love about living in Minnesota. Even when the temperatures drop below zero, you can still take enjoy a delicious meal from a world-class chef or a cultured theater outing.

Follow the Ray N. Welter Company on Facebook or Twitter to discover local happenings in the Twin Cities. Every week, we share our favorite event or outing with our followers.

March 28th Weather Update: Cooler to Start, Warmer This Weekend

Minneapolis Spring WeatherThough it has been chilly and cloudy the last few days, the weather is expected to warm up later this week in Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities. Higher temps and even some rain are expected to return, bringing with them the feeling of spring. The light winter we’ve had might truly be taking its exit early, but remember that Minnesota springs are unpredictable. Though the temperature may hit highs of 80+ degrees this weekend in the Twin Cities, we’ve been hit with winter storms as late as May. There may be a cold snap yet in the future! That being said, ice-outs have been declared on nearly every Minnesota lakes, so maybe we’re in the clear. With the weather seemingly on the path for a warm-up, now may be the time to ensure you’re not experiencing any problems with your Minneapolis central air conditioner as the spring permeates the Twin Cities.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Wednesday – Partly cloudy with a low of 37.

Thursday – Partly cloudy, with a high of 57.

Friday – Clouds in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. High 63.

Saturday – Mostly sunny with a high of 71.

Sunday – Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 81.

Monday – Mostly sunny with a high of 71.

Tuesday – Cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. High 65.

Source: weather.com

February 28th Weather Update: Winter Temperatures Return

Finally, a snow storm is expected for the Twin Cities Metro area starting Tuesday afternoon and extending to Wednesday afternoon.  Low temperatures are returning and it won’t feel much like March. The snow and cold might make some Minnesotans happy, but it looks like the sun will try to start breaking through at the beginning of next week.  Until then, ensure you are prepared for the winter snow storm by keeping those snow shovels handy and limit travel if at all possible.  Finally, remember preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working correctly during those snow days.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Tuesday – Snow/wintery mix. High 32.

Wednesday – Rain and snow expected. High 34.

Thursday – Mostly to partly cloudy, with a high of 34.

Friday – Snow showers likely. High of 32.

Saturday – Snow flurries and a high of 28.

Sunday – Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. High of 33.

Monday – Mostly sunny with a high of 37.

 

Source: weather.com

February 16th Weather Update: Nice Weekend Then Chance of Snow

February is the shortest month of the year, but at times it can feel like it lasts forever.  Gray days, bouts of snow and chilly temperatures, have us longing for Spring.  Although this winter has been far milder than last year, we are still ready to see those first signs of 60 degree temps and green on the trees.  Although this seven day forecast is still firmly set in winter. In the next 7 days you can look forward to relatively mild temperatures, but chance of rain or snow showers early next week. Warm temperatures should prevent much accumulation, but messy roads are possible.  Despite another week of winter here in Minneapolis, this is still a great time to look forward to spring.  For a lot of people, spring means one thing: allergens.  Did you know that a whole home air cleaner can remove allergens from the air and improve air quality substantially? Call Welter Heating and Air Conditioning for more information.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Thursday – Sunny with a high of 39.

Friday – Partly cloudy with another high of 39.

Saturday – Colder, but sunny. High of 34.

Sunday – Mild and partly cloudy. High of 40.

Monday – Chance of rain or snow showers.  High of 36.

Tuesday – Another chance of show showers.  High of 38.

Wednesday – Cooler and partly cloudy. High of 34.

Source: weather.com

February 2nd Weather Update: Mild Week Leading Up to Super Bowl Sunday

After several bouts of snow and ice last week, we are in the middle of a mild, quiet week for the first week of February.  March like temps are forecast to linger throughout the week, culminating with a mild and partially sunny Super Bowl Sunday.  It is great to see some sunshine in the forecast after a very gray January here in Minneapolis.  It’s doubtful we have seen the end of cold weather for this winter, and temperatures are forecast to return to more normal levels by the beginning of next week.  The break in frigid temperatures is the perfect time to consider furnace cleaning or maintenance.  Preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working optimally during the final full month of winter. So, everyone, spend this week enjoying the sunshine and football.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Thursday – Foggy in the morning, but mild. High 40.

Friday – Mostly cloudy. High 39.

Saturday – Nice start to the weekend.  Partly cloudy and high of 39.

Sunday – Another mild day. Partly cloudy and high of 39.

Monday – Partly cloudy and high of 41.

Tuesday – Return to February like temperatures. High of 29.

Wednesday – Still cooler. High of 34.

Source: weather.com

Welter Weather Reports

Thank Goodness for Heat!

Thank Goodness for Heat!Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s all about spending time with family, relaxing, eating as much as possible, and watching football. It’s not like Christmas where people obsess over all of the things that they want. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Thanksgiving is a time for people to appreciate and give thanks for the things that they already have.

As the temperatures drop and we transition into winter, it’s easy to question why you decided to live in Minnesota in the first place. Since it’s all too easy to hate on Minnesota winters, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves of why the Twin Cities are a great place to live no matter what time of year it is.

  • Things we love about living in the Twin Cities:
  • Affordable Natural Gas As an MN heating and cooling provider, we are happy to live and work in the state with the 9th cheapest natural gas prices in the country. This means that natural gas furnaces, our favorite type of furnace, are a great option for people who live in this state. We’re also really lucky to have affordable natural gas because our artic winters require that we use a lot of it.
  • Programs for Those Who Can’t Afford Heat Heat is a necessity, not a luxury for Minnesotans in the winter. Even with relatively low natural gas prices, high utility costs can cause financial hardships for some. Luckily Minnesota has an energy assistance program that helps to pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for low-income households.
  • Good Public Transportation Options The Twin Cities have really stepped up their public transportation game in recent years, making it easier than ever to get around the metro area without a car. In fact, CNN just wrote a glowing article the Twin Cities’ new Green Line light rail train system.
  • Minneapolis is a Bike Friendly City Minnesotans have adopted the bicycle as a popular way to get around the cities. In fact, Minneapolis was named the most bike-friendly city in the United States in 2013.
  • Minneapolis is One of the Fittest Cities Having a bike friendly city can contribute to the general health and fitness of the population. In fact, Minneapolis was voted the 7th fittest city in the United States by Men’s Health this year.
  • Best Public Parks If you live in the Twin Cities, you can probably walk to a park or green space in less than 10 minutes. The Twin Cities have so many parks that this past year the Trust for Public Land named Minneapolis as the city with the best park system in the United States.
  • Highest number of theater seats per capita Hennepin Avenue is no Broadway, but the popularity of theater and live performance in the Twin Cities is well-known. In fact, the Twin Cities have more theater seats per capita than any other metro area in the United States other than New York City.
  • Minnesota is a LGBT-Friendly State Minnesota has a reputation of being politically progressive. In the recent movement for LGBT rights, Minnesota received a lot of news coverage for legalizing gay marriage in 2013 and being voted the “gayest city” by Advocate Magazine in 2011.
  • Low Unemployment Rate Minnesota is blessed with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. The fact that Minnesota’s population is highly-educated (31% of the population has a Bachelor’s degree or higher) may have something to do with that.
  • Minneapolis is one of the most Literate Cities in the Country While we’re on the subject of higher education, it’s worth mentioning that Minnesotans are highly literate. In fact, Central Connecticut State University ranked Minneapolis as one of the 5 most literate cities in the U.S. based on number of bookstores, educational attainment levels, and the use of libraries, newspapers and online reading resources.
  • Foodie Paradise Although Minnesota isn’t home to any Michelin-Starred restaurants, our local chefs have been racking up a lot of James Beard Awards in recent years. Our creative chefs, restaurants and food commentators have gained attention in the national spotlight which eschewing the pretentiousness of the New York and LA dining scenes.

There’s so much to love about living in Minnesota. Even when the temperatures drop below zero, you can still take enjoy a delicious meal from a world-class chef or a cultured theater outing.

Follow the Ray N. Welter Company on Facebook or Twitter to discover local happenings in the Twin Cities. Every week, we share our favorite event or outing with our followers.

March 28th Weather Update: Cooler to Start, Warmer This Weekend

Minneapolis Spring WeatherThough it has been chilly and cloudy the last few days, the weather is expected to warm up later this week in Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities. Higher temps and even some rain are expected to return, bringing with them the feeling of spring. The light winter we’ve had might truly be taking its exit early, but remember that Minnesota springs are unpredictable. Though the temperature may hit highs of 80+ degrees this weekend in the Twin Cities, we’ve been hit with winter storms as late as May. There may be a cold snap yet in the future! That being said, ice-outs have been declared on nearly every Minnesota lakes, so maybe we’re in the clear. With the weather seemingly on the path for a warm-up, now may be the time to ensure you’re not experiencing any problems with your Minneapolis central air conditioner as the spring permeates the Twin Cities.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Wednesday – Partly cloudy with a low of 37.

Thursday – Partly cloudy, with a high of 57.

Friday – Clouds in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. High 63.

Saturday – Mostly sunny with a high of 71.

Sunday – Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 81.

Monday – Mostly sunny with a high of 71.

Tuesday – Cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. High 65.

Source: weather.com

February 28th Weather Update: Winter Temperatures Return

Finally, a snow storm is expected for the Twin Cities Metro area starting Tuesday afternoon and extending to Wednesday afternoon.  Low temperatures are returning and it won’t feel much like March. The snow and cold might make some Minnesotans happy, but it looks like the sun will try to start breaking through at the beginning of next week.  Until then, ensure you are prepared for the winter snow storm by keeping those snow shovels handy and limit travel if at all possible.  Finally, remember preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working correctly during those snow days.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Tuesday – Snow/wintery mix. High 32.

Wednesday – Rain and snow expected. High 34.

Thursday – Mostly to partly cloudy, with a high of 34.

Friday – Snow showers likely. High of 32.

Saturday – Snow flurries and a high of 28.

Sunday – Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. High of 33.

Monday – Mostly sunny with a high of 37.

 

Source: weather.com

February 16th Weather Update: Nice Weekend Then Chance of Snow

February is the shortest month of the year, but at times it can feel like it lasts forever.  Gray days, bouts of snow and chilly temperatures, have us longing for Spring.  Although this winter has been far milder than last year, we are still ready to see those first signs of 60 degree temps and green on the trees.  Although this seven day forecast is still firmly set in winter. In the next 7 days you can look forward to relatively mild temperatures, but chance of rain or snow showers early next week. Warm temperatures should prevent much accumulation, but messy roads are possible.  Despite another week of winter here in Minneapolis, this is still a great time to look forward to spring.  For a lot of people, spring means one thing: allergens.  Did you know that a whole home air cleaner can remove allergens from the air and improve air quality substantially? Call Welter Heating and Air Conditioning for more information.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Thursday – Sunny with a high of 39.

Friday – Partly cloudy with another high of 39.

Saturday – Colder, but sunny. High of 34.

Sunday – Mild and partly cloudy. High of 40.

Monday – Chance of rain or snow showers.  High of 36.

Tuesday – Another chance of show showers.  High of 38.

Wednesday – Cooler and partly cloudy. High of 34.

Source: weather.com

February 2nd Weather Update: Mild Week Leading Up to Super Bowl Sunday

After several bouts of snow and ice last week, we are in the middle of a mild, quiet week for the first week of February.  March like temps are forecast to linger throughout the week, culminating with a mild and partially sunny Super Bowl Sunday.  It is great to see some sunshine in the forecast after a very gray January here in Minneapolis.  It’s doubtful we have seen the end of cold weather for this winter, and temperatures are forecast to return to more normal levels by the beginning of next week.  The break in frigid temperatures is the perfect time to consider furnace cleaning or maintenance.  Preventative care is the best way to ensure your Minneapolis furnace is working optimally during the final full month of winter. So, everyone, spend this week enjoying the sunshine and football.

7 Day Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Thursday – Foggy in the morning, but mild. High 40.

Friday – Mostly cloudy. High 39.

Saturday – Nice start to the weekend.  Partly cloudy and high of 39.

Sunday – Another mild day. Partly cloudy and high of 39.

Monday – Partly cloudy and high of 41.

Tuesday – Return to February like temperatures. High of 29.

Wednesday – Still cooler. High of 34.

Source: weather.com

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