A Return To Winter Next Week In North Dakota Looks Imminent

According to NOAA's Climate Prediction Center, parts of North Dakota have a slight risk for heavy snow next week. This is very hard to believe, considering migratory Canada geese have been flying north over the Capital City towards their breeding grounds for days.

How Much Snow Could We Get?

Different weather models have been spitting out variable amounts from light snow to snow measured in feet for days now. One thing is for sure: even the most cynical meteorologists in the area are starting to believe in the return of winter for North Dakota next week. After all, it is only mid-February. I don't think anybody expected the 40s and 50s to stick around for the rest of winter.

Here's what our friends at the Bismarck Bubble said recently concerning snow and potential blizzard-like weather.

As of right now, (and this will change), it looks like a sloppy 2 to 4 inch snow event. Not exactly earth-shattering, but keep in mind we are still several days out. This system is expected to begin to impact North Dakota on Tuesday, and start out as rain. It will depend on how quickly it turns over to snow, which will depend on the temperature. I do think it's safe to say: We will turn significantly colder next week, and then, when you factor in the wind potential, it could get interesting.

Again, this is all way too early to be a forecast, but certainly worth watching. We are certainly due for a good winter storm, and signs point to several days of potential winter weather next week. In the meantime, enjoy our FALSE spring.