WEATHER
Latest flood outlook shows 20 percent chance of Red River exceeding 41 feet in Fargo 
FARGO, N.D. – The Red River in Fargo has a 20 percent chance of exceeding 41 feet in Fargo this spring, which would break the record of 40.84 feet set last March, the National Weather Service said in its latest flood outlook released today.
By Forum Communications Co. report , February 19, 2010
Snow continues to fall in Bemidji area; winter weather advisory in effect until Monday night
Up to 4 inches of snow fell in the Bemidji area on Super Bowl Sunday. Light snow began falling in the morning, and a winter weather advisory continues through 6 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks.
February 07, 2010
Winter weather advisory replaces storm watch in Bemidji area
The National Weather Services has issued a winter weather advisory for snow in the Bemidji area from midnight Saturday to 6 p.m. Monday. A winter storm watch that was issued earlier in the day is no longer in effect.
February 06, 2010
Winter storm warning canceled for Bemidji area; cold temperatures are in the forecast
The winter storm warning for the Bemidji area has been canceled, and a winter weather advisory for blowing snow is in effect until 9 p.m. Monday.
January 25, 2010
Minnesota Department of Transportation reports closed roads
Blowing snow makes for hazardous driving conditions, road closures.
January 25, 2010
Weather-related postponements, cancellations for Monday
Some area schools called off classes Monday as blizzard conditions in the Bemidji area made travel difficult.
January 25, 2010
Winter storm warning extended to 6 p.m. Monday; strong winds, colder temps expected
The Bemidji area could get up to 7 inches of snow by Monday, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning remains in effect until noon Monday.
January 24, 2010
Light snow falling in Bemidji area; winter storm warning continues through Monday morning
Bemidji area residents woke up to treacherous road conditions Saturday morning, and light snow began falling after noon as a winter storm warning continues through Monday noon.
January 23, 2010
Postponements, cancellations for weekend activities
Many local activities have been canceled or postponed today because of dangerous road conditions in the Bemidji area. The Bemidji Post Office announced there will be no mail delivery in the area today. Paul Bunyan Transit buses will not run. Some Bemidji Pioneer delivery routes are running late. Check back here for more announcements.
January 23, 2010
It's now a winter storm warning for the Bemidji area; more than 6 inches of snow possible through the weekend
The National Weather Service has upgraded its forecast and has issued a winter storm warning for snow and freezing rain in the Bemidji area from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday.
January 22, 2010
Winter storm watch in effect through the weekend for Bemidji area; up to 6 inches of snow possible
Parts of northwest Minnesota, including the Bemidji area, are under a winter storm watch through the weekend.
January 21, 2010
Major winter storm could be on the way this weekend
A major winter storm starting late Friday and continuing through Sunday - complete with significant snow accumulations -- "is becoming more likely" for the Bemidji area, the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks says in a morning statement.
January 20, 2010
How do Minnesotans handle the cold weather?
It's cold in northern Minnesota today. Some folks in the Bemidji area reported wake-up temperatures of 35 below zero. Fortunately, the wind isn't blowing very hard, so the wind-chill index is quite bearable. Ever wonder how Minnesotans put up with such frigid weather? They certainly handle it better than others around the country. For example:
January 02, 2010
Snow falling in the Bemidji area; winter storm still on the way
It's snowing lightly in the Bemidji area Thursday morning, and a winter storm warning remains in effect as a large system moves through the midsection of the nation. The National Weather Service reports that the storm could dump up to 20 inches of snow in the region.
December 24, 2009
Winter storm could hit during holiday
Much of North Dakota is under a winter storm watch. The National Weather Service said there’s a potential for 5-8 inches of snow in Bemidji and Grand Forks through Friday, with lesser amounts north of U.S. Highway 2.
By Molly Miron , December 23, 2009
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