Precipitation at this station for the last week was 0.24", with no snowfall; precipitation for the Twin Cities area year to date is 5.9", average is 3.02"; precipitation for the Twin Cities area month to date is 1.27", average is 1.26"; snowfall for the Twin Cities area for the season is 81.2", average is 46.6"; snowfall for the Twin Cities area month to date is 10.2"; gradual warmer temperatures the past week has prompted gradual melting of the snow; pools of standing water on open areas are uncommon, suggesting the melting snow may be settling into the ground; however, local officials continue to express concern about the flood risk; the sandbar at Catfish Point on the St. Croix River has been visible all winter, indicating a somewhat lower river level, and it remains visible at this report.