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Forecast Favors Normal Weather for ND 

July Through September Outlook  Long-range weather forecasters are in the business of generalizing weather trends, not the day-to-day temperature, wind, or rainfall forecasts. But darn if they aren’t fairly reliable overall.  The latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center, for July through September, calls for a greater than normal chance of above-normal […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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June 22, 2023

Weekend Weather

National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 618 AM CDT Sat May 27 2023 NDZ003>005-011>013-019>023-025-034>037-042-045>048-050-051-281130- Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Ward-McHenry-Pierce-Mercer-Oliver- McLean-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman- Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 618 AM CDT Sat May 27 2023 /518 AM MDT Sat May 27 2023/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota, south central North Dakota, and southeast […]
by The Dakotan
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May 26, 2023

Rain Good and Bad for Farmers 

Help with Drought, Harmful with Mud  MINOT – The couple days of rain this past weekend is both good and bad for farmers, says North Central Research Extension Center’s Cropping Systems Specialist Leo Bortolon. While rain is good for drought relief, too much of it at once can make fields too muddy to plant, even […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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May 15, 2023

Burn Restriction in Effect for Ward County 

Moderate Fire Danger  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a burn declaration for the summer due to dryness.  “It’s not a burn ban, it’s a fire emergency restriction,” said Rex Weltikol, chief of the Minot Rural Fire Department. “I think a lot of people just call it a ban because we […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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May 3, 2023

Late Season Lake Ice 

Cold April  MINOT – With temperatures in the 70s expected this week it will accelerate the dissipation of a lingering ice pack on many lakes. But there’s ample work for the sun and wind to do too as “ice out” this year ranks as one of the latest in history.  May 1 is the annual […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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May 2, 2023

Early winter? 

Icy Conditions Slow Traffic  MINOT – Is it the beginning of winter or a continuation of spring?  That's a question many might have been asking when beginning their morning commute Friday, after scraping windshields and then driving on ice and snow-covered roads. It wasn’t much of a snowfall by North Dakota standards, an inch or […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 21, 2023

Long-range Weather Outlook Improves 

El Nino Watch Issued  Warm summer ahead. Next winter too? Could be.  That’s the highlights of the latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center.   Of course, while long-range weather predictions are always subject to change, the latest outlook for North Dakota is much improved from one month ago. Coming on the […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 20, 2023

Wintry Weather Persists 

NWS: Through Friday evening Key Messages   ● Wrap-around snow will bring accumulating snow to most of the area through Friday evening.   ● Gusty winds will create reduced visibility due to snow and blowing snow starting this evening.   ● Gusty winds in the southwest will make travel difficult for high profile vehicles this […]
by The Dakotan
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April 20, 2023

Winter Storm Mainly NW

National Weather Service Key Messages● Snow, heavy at times, is expected innorthwest and far north central North Dakotathrough tonight, with 6 to 10 inches of snowexpected in the Winter Storm Warning, and 1to 6 inches in the Winter Weather Advisory.● Snow may then be found for much of theNorth Dakota Thursday into Friday● Gusty winds […]
by The Dakotan
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April 19, 2023

High Temps, Fast Melt 

Minimal Runoff Occurring  MINOT – The snowpack in the Minot area has diminished considerably in the past few days and, with temperatures more June-like than April, the remaining snow should melt quickly.  “What we’ll have for temperatures today, and going forward, is putting a blowtorch on the snowpack,” said Allen Schlag, National Weather Service hydrologist […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 10, 2023
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