Weather Talk: Natural variability makes next drought a certainty
Written By: John Wheeler | May 23rd 2019 – 6am. Weather is naturally variable and a climate will always have its ups and downs. For more than 25 years, the climate of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota has been generally wet with relatively few droughts. The water table, bolstered by heavier precipitation, has been […]
Weather Wednesday: Through flood and drought, metro area tied to the Red River
Written By: John Wheeler | May 22nd 2019 – 8pm. Most think of the Red River as a river that floods, but this river that flows north has a complex and varying personality. FARGO — Some people say this is not a good place for a river. Others say this is not a good place […]
Weather Talk: The Red River floods, but it can also dry up
Written By: John Wheeler | May 15th 2019 – 6am. A plan to divert Missouri River water to eastern North Dakota has been back in the news again this week, owing to a $30 million contribution from the North Dakota legislature. Work will start next year on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, a […]