The river has risen about one foot from the last date on which I posted the graph. On Monday, the street out my door basically closes after rush hour. As one drives further down river, there is a slight decline, and this decline allows the river at flood stage to begin to cover the road. This will further complicate my getting to work. Earlier this week, when there was a train across the one now remaining way we can immediately get into downtown St. Paul, I went about 3 miles down river to another exit and worked my way back to the University campus. That route will not be available now until after the flood is over. The anticipated news is that river will be as high as it was during the Spring and Fall 2010 floods by Thursday. What happens after that is anybody's guess. The forecast for the coming week is now helpful, as there is both rain and snow again expected. The good news is that about 50% of our snow pack is gone from the Twin Cities. What is left will be slowly melting, as it is the piles of snow created by clearing streets and walks. This snow is like a glacier and takes a long time to melt. Well, the next 10 days or so may certainly be an adventure.
I close with a picture taken the from opposite side of the river from where I live. This comes from the KARE-11 website.
This photo is taken from the steps on Harriett Island. This area will soon be covered with water.
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