Articles tagged under: snow
Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought
Published March 23, 2025
The Northern Plains continue to miss out on major snowfall this winter, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says snowfall deficits in the Red River Valley range from 12 to 20 inches below normal. "All these…Lerner Offers Planting Season Forecast
Published January 19, 2025
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the Upper Midwest could see drier weather the rest of winter and into spring. "It will probably be more cold than warm and so that is a good thing because that…Harsh Winter May Boost Agriculture
Published November 25, 2024
Conduit Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass expects a cold winter. "I think we've got a strong chance of having more repeated intrusions to colder air and that means more snow." A cold winter with more snow can be good for…October Heat May Predict Winter Trends
Published November 25, 2024
DTN Meteorologist John Baranick is part of a team of researchers looking at the effects a warm October has on winter weather. "They've noticed, at least over the last 20 years, warm Octobers have led to warm winters." Baranick is…Calving Conditions to Watch Out For This Spring
Published April 10, 2024
NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says that even with a warmer winter in much of the area, cold weather, mud, and high winds are what to watch for during this calving season. "We've had some pretty decent weather until…Major Flooding
Published April 25, 2022
Excessive rainfall and ongoing snowmelt has resulted in widespread overland flooding of the Red River. According to the National Weather Service. the Crookston and Warren, Minnesota areas are preparing for the potential of record flooding. Major flooding is anticipated at…Calving Season Continues in the Storm
Published April 14, 2022
The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…What a Difference One Year Can Make
Published October 13, 2020
One year ago, Erika Kenner was figuring out how to get the soybeans harvested and cattle fed with 25-plus inches of fresh, wet snow. A lot has changed from then until now. "At this time last year, all of our…A Good Thaw Needed for Spring
Published March 5, 2020
CHS Ag Services Agronomy Manager Chris Kolstoe says the gradual snowmelt we’re seeing is a positive. "Things are starting to shape up a little bit. It feels like a nice, slow snowmelt. That's good for us," he says. "We froze…