Monthly Archives: September 2010

Great Show

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

According to numerous reports, including information from the Minnesota Department of Tourism, the autumn foliage show should be at peak, or very close to peak around the area this weekend.  Although the extreme northern portions of Minnesota probably have already … Continue reading →

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The Last Hope

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

Although tomorrow marks the end of September, today is likely the last chance we have to stay away from breaking a cold weather record.  You see, the warmest temperature so far this month has only been 75 degrees, recorded on … Continue reading →

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Spring Flood in September

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

The rain event from last week has caused some rivers north of Fargo Moorhead to rise into the minor flood stage.  But the situation is far worse in southern Minnesota.   A widespread rainfall in the 4 to 7 inch range, with … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Fall

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

Now that the weather looks to be changing to warmer and sunnier conditions, the changing fall foliage will become much more noticeable.  This is in stark contrast to last year.  September 2009 was the 2nd warmest on record and because … Continue reading →

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Land of Extremes!

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

Back in 1985, Utah was believed to have broken the record for the highest annual temperature range for any state. That year Peter?s Sink, UT was thought to have recorded a low of -69?F on February 1, followed by St. … Continue reading →

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Early Snow

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

Because it happened on a Friday when many folks are out and about and not paying attention to the news and weather as much as other days, you may have missed this, but it did snow in southwestern ND on … Continue reading →

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No Guarantees

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

With a La Nina (cold water phase) already developed in the Pacific Ocean, you often hear that means the winter will likely be cold and snowy.  The problem with that statement is there is no statistical basis for it. There … Continue reading →

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Not so Cold

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

The first half of September was another reminder to the fact that we live in a cold dominated climate. It may surprise you to learn that the first 15 days of September averaged just 3.5 degrees below average.  The main … Continue reading →

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Competing Almanacs

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

It is that time of year again when the winter forecast from the Farmer?s Almanac always makes the news.  What many people do not realize is there are actually two Farmer?s Almanac forecasts. If you listen carefully, sometimes you will … Continue reading →

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October in September

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Daryl Ritchison

The warmest temperature so far this month was the 75 degree high recorded on September 1.  Therefore, we have yet to hit 80 degrees.  Fargo Moorhead averages six 80 degree days in September.  There have been just five Septembers since … Continue reading →

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