Four years of drought is being followed by record breaking hail storms, cold nights and flash floods as Summer 2022 continues to set records on the Western Edge.
With heavy amounts of moisture around western North Dakota, staying on top of mowing has become a chore, especially for city Buildings and Grounds workers in Dickinson. Residents have not gone unscathed either, as more than 300 have been brought to the city’s attention for failing to cut grass in Dickinson.
For much of north central and western North Dakota, total snow accumulations with this blizzard warning are projected anywhere from 8 to 14 inches, with possible ice accumulations as high as one-tenth of an inch. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. According to the Bismarck National Weather Service, travel will be very difficult to impossible with widespread blowing snow significantly reducing visibility. Residents in north central and western North Dakota should also be mindful of power outages that may occur.
Recapping the area news on the state of affairs following the record breaking April snow storm that gripped Dickinson and the Western Edge. Roads, weather, government openings/closures, and more.
Through co-op observers and satellite images, meteorologists in Bismarck are able to track the amount of precipitation that the state has received so far this winter. However, Meteorologist Nathan Heinert noted that the latest report detected little to no snow cover in areas south and west of the Missouri River.