‘Perfect Snowmelt’ Eases Flood Threat in Minnesota Pastor Dewey Moede 6 years ago ‘Perfect snowmelt’ to start spring eases Minn. flood threat MARCH 20 Warm days, cool nights have led to a gradual snowmelt across much of Minnesota, keeping streams and rivers from a rapid rise. Paul Douglas: Snowmelt accelerates; 50s by Saturday St. Paul braces for Mississippi River flooding with emergency declaration Sure sign of spring in Minnesota: Sap for maple syrup is starting to flow Share this:Print