Average weather in grand forks, canada, year round weather. Thirtynine people died, most of them trapped in their cars. The blizzard of march 2, 3, and 4, 1966 may have been the worst recorded storm to hit north dakota because of its long stay across the state, snowfall accumulation, and high wind speeds. Ashleys snowfall this season has eclipsed past records, including the infamous winter of 199697. Storm bringing historic snowfall to northern plains the new york. The blizzard of march 15, 1941 came through quickly and with little warning. The citys climate is characterized by long, cold winters with moderate snowfall and warm summers which are typically humid. Recordbreaking month of snowfall in grand forks keeps. Steele holds the record of the highest ever temperature of 121f 49. By the time spring arrived, snow records across the region were. Weather history for grand forks, north dakota for february 10, 2018. Weather history for grand forks, nd old farmers almanac. Storm bringing historic snowfall to northern plains. Annual average snowfall at cities, towns and parks in north dakota, including how.
One of the most severe blizzards on record to impact the northern. Record snowfall in grand forks, north dakota ice age now. I was living in new york that winter and i remember seeing the stories on the snow. The climate of grand forks, north dakota is a warm summer continental koppen dfb typical. Average annual snowfall totals in north dakota current. The snowfall totals are annual averages based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 for the noaa national climatic data center. Climatological report annual issued by nws grand forks, nd. January through may, october through december are months with snowfall in grand forks, north dakota. The climate of grand forks, north dakota is a warm summer continental koppen dfb typical of cities located in the great plains, with four very distinct seasons and great variation in temperatures over very short periods of time.
The highest temperature ever recorded in grand forks was 109 f 43 c on july 6. Figures 19 and 20 show the normal precipitation and normal snowfall amounts at the same sites. The grand forks nws electronics personnel have noted that this location. Gfk grand forks, nd national weather service text product. Grand forks on march 1st, the normal high is 27 and the normal low is 11. The tables below give yearly averages for snowfall at cities, towns and parks in north dakota. The numbers are for the total amount of snow and for how many days it snows at least 0. North dakota, usa climate data and average monthly weather. Record snow in fargomoorhead was in 1997 the winter of 199697 was the snowiest winter in the recorded history of fargomoorhead with a total of 117 inches. There was no freeze up to spare grand forks, though, as the red crested at 54 feet and topped the levees.
Grand forks plow crews in grand forks usually hit the streets a dozen times during an entire winter, but in a record breaking month for snowfall theyve already been out times this month. Grand forks, nd detailed climate information and monthly weather. Get the monthly weather forecast for grand forks, nd, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Average annual snowfall totals in north dakota current results. The historic blizzard of march 25, 1966 national weather service.