High temperatures yesterday did reach the mid 90s in parts of western North Dakota. Both Hofflund and Watford City recorded a high of 96° which tied the highest temperature recorded so far in 2015 at any North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) station. The temperatures in eastern North Dakota were held down because of… Read more 6/30/15: A Smokey End
Month: June 2015
6/29/14: Downward Trend
The weekend rain was mainly confined to the eastern part of North Dakota into Minnesota. In typical thunderstorm fashion, amounts varied greatly, but over all, the higher totals were isolated. With that additional weekend rain, rain totals for the month of June are presented below. Just like the weekend, highly fluctuating totals through the North… Read more 6/29/14: Downward Trend
6/26/15: Heading into July
There were some hit and miss thunderstorms in central and western North Dakota in particular yesterday. With the exception of the Minot NDAWN station, most other recording sites did not record much rainfall. Even with the city limits of Minot, reports of around one-third of an inch was more common, but the 1.55 inches recorded… Read more 6/26/15: Heading into July
6/25/15: Crop and Pest Report
My forecast from the June 25, 2015 Crop and Pest Report: If you watched any of the U.S. Open golf coverage this past weekend the word “fescue” was repeated frequently, plus you likely heard how dry it has been in the Pacific Northwest. If you have listened to any weather summaries recently or if you… Read more 6/25/15: Crop and Pest Report
6/23/15: Northwest Flow
Clear sky for many locations this morning. Some isolated convection is expected today producing some spotty thunderstorms, but a vast majority of the area will stay dry. What storms do flair will generally be in western North Dakota. But that same disturbance will also bring a wider threat of rain/thunderstorms on Wednesday. Another wave… Read more 6/23/15: Northwest Flow
6/22/15: In the Middle
A strong area of low pressure for the middle of June was situated near Sioux Falls, South Dakota this morning moving east. North of the low is an extended area of that low pressure (inverted trough) near the Red River Valley. Precipitation yesterday into early this morning ranged from zero (or a trace) to around… Read more 6/22/15: In the Middle
6/19/15: More Storms
Some rain and embedded thunderstorms were impacting northern portions of North Dakota early this morning. That activity is expected to gradually fade away this morning then redevelopment occurring this afternoon into tonight. Rainfall amounts were generally in the 0.25 to 0.75″ range with these storms, although, two reports of around 1.50 inches from within the… Read more 6/19/15: More Storms
6/18/15: Crop and Pest Report Forecast
Below is my contribution to the Crop and Pest Report that will be released today, June 18, 2015: It does not include the spotty rain activity around this morning that should not amount to much at all. In the next week, the weather over our area will be influenced by two features well away… Read more 6/18/15: Crop and Pest Report Forecast
6/16/15: Back to Wet
Rain with some embedded thunder will be working across North Dakota, especially south of Highway 2 during the day. This is the system mentioned last week that that is developing on the downstream trough of a large ridge of high pressure over Alaska. An area of low pressure associated with said trough is currently in… Read more 6/16/15: Back to Wet
6/12/15: Hit and Miss Weekend then Cooler
High pressure is currently center over Minnesota with an area of low pressure with a trailing cold front in Saskatchewan. That particular system will be the next precipitation threat for North Dakota and western Minnesota. Although far western and northern North Dakota may record some moisture later today into especially tonight, a vast majority of… Read more 6/12/15: Hit and Miss Weekend then Cooler