Category Archives: Weather

Hoarfrost Highway

A Saturday afternoon, interrupted I thought, turns into an unexpected unforgettable moment. A drive from Jordan to Maple Lake. Actually 90 moments there. And 90 back. Same estimated time freeway or back way…so back way it is. And leaving Jordan … Continue reading

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First Snow

The first snow of the season was November 13th when we got 6.7 inches in Jordan. That first snow of the season is always a bit magical. The colors of fall erased from the landscape are beautifully repainted with a new palette of … Continue reading

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Unprecidented Fall Flooding: Minnesota River Bridge Closings

The rain this fall has created unprecidented fall flooding in the Southern Minnesota area, including Jordan, which has resulted in numerous closures at river crossings. The following river crossings may effect our guests traveling to Jordan. Continue reading

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Mammatus Cloud over Jordan

Ominous – Eerie – Magnificent This spectacular sight of mammatus clouds came with the storms that blew through Thursday night, June 17th. Our guest from North Carolina was a bit on edge, claiming somehow she’d rather go through a Hurricane?!  … Continue reading

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