If you thought October was a mild month, you would definitely be correct. Although, it did not finish in the Top 10, it was the 12th warmest October on record in Fargo. In Grand Forks it ranked as the 10th and in Bismarck, the 9th warmest on record. Normally, warm October make for great harvest… Read more October Mild
Tag: 2021
Drier
There was some rain in the region yesterday, but overall, yes it will definitely be cooler for the next several days, but more drying opportunities are also expected. If you missed the rain yesterday, you’ve had several days of dry weather and no big storms are expected on the horizon. That doesn’t necessarily mean zero,… Read more Drier
Autumn Weather
It is that time of year when a very commonly asked question to me is what do you think the weather will be this autumn. Most of the questions come from the perspective of are we going to turn wet. As with all long-term forecasts there will be exceptions, for examples there are areas this… Read more Autumn Weather
Dry Concerns Continue
The dry summer continues to be the number one topic in ag circles even with the recent rains. As is usually the case, conditions vary greatly from spot to spot. If you look at maps, it gives the illusion that broad areas of the region have very similar conditions. Yet, this is not the case. … Read more Dry Concerns Continue
Widespread but Differences
Last week’s rain was widespread enough that almost the entire region got some rain. Some areas got too much, some too little and probably a spot or two got just what they needed. No matter what your area received, the odds are you need another rain. Many people live paycheck to paycheck, when you farm… Read more Widespread but Differences
Just in Time
The rains from last week could be described as saving the crop in many areas, or at a minimum was desperately needed. It came too late for early planted grains, especially Spring Wheat, but areas that planted a bit later the rain was and will be extremely beneficial. Of course, not everyone got a beneficial… Read more Just in Time
Say it ain’t Snow
Many residents of southwestern North Dakota woke up to snow on the ground yesterday. Yes, on May 27. No doubt that is a very late date, even by North Dakota standards to record measurable snow. Yet, that is not the latest snow cover in that part of the state this century. Back on June 6,… Read more Say it ain’t Snow
Phenology 2021
The recording and study of the timing of natural events, such as when the ice goes out on a lake, or when bushes or trees bloom, is called phenology. I have been keeping track of when some ornamental crab apple trees have been blooming since 2002. They are in the process of blooming the past… Read more Phenology 2021
Quiet for Now
There will be a surge of warm air today, followed by cooler, yet, seasonal temperatures tomorrow through Friday, with another surge of warmer air expected this weekend. If you have snow on the ground, you’ll likely see warmer temperatures this weekend rather than today because part of the energy today will be used to melt… Read more Quiet for Now
Patience
This time of year, of course thoughts move to spring and hoping it will be an early one. That rarely occurs in our climate. The snow that many areas got Tuesday, although not much of a storm in most locations by our standards, was a reminder that it is still winter. Our average high doesn’t… Read more Patience