Weather
A modest shift could easily leave our region with more air from the southwest and with much milder and drier weather.
StormTRACKER Meteorologist John Wheeler discusses the changing weather
"The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes," the weather service said in its advisory. "Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate winter clothing."
It is very difficult to predict the wind's ability to lift old snow and make it airborne.
The blizzard warning is in effect for areas of the Red River Valley in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota, including the cities of Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, Valley City and Wahpeton, until 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
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In February of 1895, one to two feet fell from Galveston to New Orleans along with blowing snow and temperatures in the teens.
The neighborhood, near Osgood Park, has some drifts nearly six feet high out their doorstep.
Scientific studies are inconclusive as to whether or not this actually works as intended.
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John Wheeler
Jared Piepenburg
Lydia Blume
Jesse Ritka
Robert Poynter
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