snowfall

Good Conditions to Hit the Slopes: Fargo Cross Country Ski Trails Groomed

All trails are free of charge

FARGO, N.D. — If you want to get outside and get some exercise, now’s a good time to hit the ski trails. The Fargo Park District has groomed cross country trails in Edgewood, Lindenwood, Island Park, Prairiewood, Iwen, Forest River, and Orchard Glen. There are traditional trails and skating trails. Park district staff says the trails are in good condition after…

First Snowfall Makes for Tough Morning Commute

The snow affected traffic conditions and visibility this morning for drivers moving eastbound on I–94 near Tower City

TOWER CITY, ND– The first snowfall of the season affected road conditions for morning commuters traveling on Interstate 94 straight west of Fargo. The snow affected traffic conditions and visibility this morning for drivers moving eastbound on I–94 near Tower City. Workers at the Tower Travel Center off of exit 307 shoveled the accumulating snow on the sidewalks near the…

Snow Totals for March 5th-6th Winter Storm

Over a foot was reported in some spots

Ellendale, ND 19.0″ Frederick SD 16.0″ Kulm ND 15.0″ Kelso ND 14.0″ Wilmot SD 13.5″ Ashley ND 13.3″ Streeter ND 12.0″ Sharon ND 11.0″ Sisseton SD 10.6″ Hatton ND 10.0″ Karlstad MN 10.0″ Edgeley ND 10.0″ 4N Park Rapids MN 9.3″ Jamestown ND 9.0″ New York Mills MN 9.0″ Buxton ND 9.0″ Sebeka MN 9.0″ Argyle MN 8.7″ Harvey ND…

Community Starts Online Fundraiser After Arthur’s Barn is Destroyed by Fire

The celebrated venue holds decades of memories from dances to concerts

ARTHUR, ND — An iconic venue for dances and concerts in rural Cass County has burned to the ground. Arthur’s Barn, formerly known as Johnson’s barn, is considered a total loss. Flames engulfed a popular destination filled with memories of good times just after 1:30 this afternoon. “It’s just really sad,” said Dawn Moore who lives near the barn. “Part…

F-M Stocks Up on Supplies With the First Snowfall Approaching

people say they're doing so to avoid getting in an accident

FARGO, ND — With blizzard conditions a possibility, people are starting to plan ahead. For some people, that means stocking up at the grocery store. Some people say they’re looking forward to the winter weather that’s coming. “Yeah, I’m so excited for the winter,” Gonga Gurung said.  Others describe Fargo winters another way. “Brutal, extreme. The wind is treacherous and you’re…

Nearly 20 Years Since Major Blizzard of ’97

April 1997 began with temperatures in the 60s, giving people hope for spring after 10 blizzards that winter

  NORTH DAKOTA — It’s been nearly 20 years since a devastating April blizzard struck North Dakota. It began as freezing rain or sleet on April 4th. By the time it was done on the 7th, it dumped as much as 2 feet of snow in some areas. April 1997 began with temperatures in the 60s, giving people hope for…

ND Game and Fish Gives Warning to Snowmobilers

They want to warn drivers to be aware of wildlife crossing their paths

North Dakota Game and Fish is reminding snowmobile enthusiasts to stay clear of wildlife and its habitat. They say the wildlife population has already suffered significantly this winter due to the cold and near-record snowfall. Snowmobiles cannot be used to flush, chase or pursue wildlife. Running snowmobiles near, through or around winter habitat such as thickets, cattails and wooded areas…

Record Snowfall Hits the Red River Valley

Fargo set a one-day snowfall record with more than nine inches of snow in a 24 hour period

Record snowfall in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota is mostly to blame for making travel difficult in the region. As much as 10 inches of new snow fell in the Red River Valley with Fargo setting a single-day record on Monday of 9.2 inches. Students in some school districts had an extended winter break because of the dangerous travel…