Articles tagged under: Daryl Ritchison
A Dry and Cool Fall Predicted for North Dakota
Published September 20, 2018
What does the fall weather have in store for North Dakota into western Minnesota? North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison is leaning towards average-to-below-average precipitation before the ground begins to freeze. "A vast majority of previous falls…Hot Weather Now, Rain Expected Next Week
Published August 7, 2018
Dry conditions continue for the northern plains this week. North Dakota’s Agricultural Weather Network interim director Daryl Ritchison says next week’s rains will likely be hit or miss. "It's pretty hard to get widespread rains in August. It's one week away,…Inversion App Making Its Debut
Published May 29, 2018
The NDAWN inversion app will be in place for the spraying season. The iPhone and Android versions have been released, but it will take some time for the app to appear on your phone or tablet. NDAWN interim director Daryl…June Forecast Favors the Growing Season
Published May 25, 2018
The weather outlook for June looks favorable for crop growth. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says growing degree days will accumulate over the next week, benefiting the corn crop. "With lows in the 60s and highs…Expect Spotty Rain This Week
Published May 8, 2018
Rain is in the forecast for much of the North Dakota and northern Minnesota areas this week. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says there will literally be rain everywhere this week. The best times for rain…Below Average Temps Delaying Spring
Published April 9, 2018
Cooler than average temperatures continue to slow the spring thaw. North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says there are several recent examples of a spring this late. "2009-2011 and 2013 were all late. In 2004, a lot…