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Above Normal Temps in the Fall Forecast

Published September 20, 2020

Below average rainfall and slightly above normal temperatures are forecast for this fall in the Northern Plains. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison is not anticipating additional freezing temperatures the rest of September. "Most areas shouldn't see another…

A Shift to Cooler, Fall-Like Weather

Published September 2, 2020

The summer months in the Northern Plains were hot and humid. That trend is now shifting to a cooler weather pattern. There will be a lot of cloud cover, so daytime maximum temperatures will be on the low side," says…

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Temperature Inversions Limit Spraying Hours

Published June 26, 2020

Temperature inversions and humidity are an everyday occurrence at the end of June, limiting spraying hours. "When it comes to inversions, we live in a horrible place to try and get spraying done properly. It's tough. Pretty much every morning…

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Ritchison: Spring Outlook Like Current Weather

Published March 5, 2020

North Dakota Ag Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison’ s spring outlook looks a lot like the current weather pattern. "As we go into spring, I think we'll find a scenario where we stay in this pattern, but probably because we…

Ritchison Breaks Down the Wild Weather of Fall 2019

Published February 24, 2020

While many farmers are trying to leave 2019 in the past, it's still important to talk about the wild weather that happened last fall. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network director Daryl Ritchison says there were indications of a wetter than…

An Extremely Wet Fall for ND

Published November 11, 2019

North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says many areas of the state already had their wettest autumn on record, because September and October were out of the norm. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota…

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A Promising August and September Forecast

Published July 29, 2019

Farmers are paying closer attention to the weather forecast as the harvest season gets closer. With a late planted crop throughout much of the Northern Plains, an extended warm season is needed to bring that crop to maturity. North Dakota…

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A Variable Weather Pattern

Published June 13, 2019

Variable is becoming a key term when describing the weather pattern this spring into the summer months. Different parts of North Dakota are experiencing different levels of moisture. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says, generally, south of…

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Ritchison’s Interim Title Goes Away

Published March 27, 2019

Daryl Ritchison is now the director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network. This is a role Ritchison has had on an interim basis for nearly three years. NDAWN provides current and historical weather data for crop production.

It’s Cold Outside, But Likely Not Record Low Cold in ND

Published January 29, 2019

It's cold outside, but the cold low temperatures aren't likely to break records in North Dakota, according to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison. "One of the things keeping us from colder potential is the wind. The up…

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Articles tagged under: Daryl Ritchison

Above Normal Temps in the Fall Forecast

A Shift to Cooler, Fall-Like Weather

Temperature Inversions Limit Spraying Hours

Ritchison: Spring Outlook Like Current Weather

Ritchison Breaks Down the Wild Weather of Fall 2019

An Extremely Wet Fall for ND

A Promising August and September Forecast

A Variable Weather Pattern

Ritchison’s Interim Title Goes Away

It’s Cold Outside, But Likely Not Record Low Cold in ND

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