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Upper Midwest braces for massive winter storm

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A massive winter storm could bring record-breaking snow totals to the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Snow accumulations will range from 15 to 25 inches with the heaviest amounts of snow into east central Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. Winter Storm Watches and Advisories cover nearly all states to the West stretching to Wisconsin. The first…

Learning about road maintenance with a plow driver

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo snow removal crews are on the roads trying to keep ahead of the storm. KVRR Meteorologist Brian Barrett went out to take a ride along with Fargo Public Works snowplow operator, Brandi Anderson. During the winter, crew members like Anderson can be seen plowing the hundreds of miles of roads for hours on end. “We do…

How a Colorado low is bringing snow to our area

KVRR Meteorologist Brian Barrett breaks down how Colorado lows form.

FARGO, N.D. — An early season winter weather storm will impact parts of the Northern Plains from Wednesday night into Friday morning. Blizzard and winter storm warnings have stretched all the way from Montana to Northern Minnesota. A low-pressure is forming from what experts call a Colorado low. “Colorado lows usually form on the lee side of the Rocky Mountains…

Astronomy Update

The Lyrid meteor shower is this weekend, but clouds and rain will make any stargazing tough. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, SPACE, stars, sun, venus

USCGC – Eagle

Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupe got a personal deck tour of the United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle on a recent visit to New London, Connecticut. He shared some of his photos with us. Categories: Weather Blog Tags: EAGLE, NEW LONDON, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Crippling Blizzard for Parts of the Area

Blizzard conditions are expected in the Devils Lake Basin with snow amounts over one foot there. This will be a long duration event with very large snow drifts that will make travel impossible in parts of northeast North Dakota and central North Dakota. Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec has a breakdown of the storm. Categories: Weather Blog Tags: Winter Storm watch

Astronomy Update

Spring starts this week which will bring longer days, and the full moon will keep the nights bright. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, SPACE, stars, sun, venus

Astronomy Update

Mornings will be cold until this weekend, but a few planets are visible along the horizon. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, SPACE, stars, sun, venus

Astronomy Update

Planets are easier to spot this week than they have been in months.  Be sure to look for Mercury on the horizon again. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, saturn, space.planets, stars, sun, venus