A Potential 1-2 Punch For Accumulating Snow This W-END In ND

Much like a surprise drop-in from an unwanted relative, winter has really come roaring out of nowhere.

It's hard to believe that last Monday, the Capital Region was as brown as Grandma's Thanksgiving gravy before the other kind of brown hit the fan. Two rounds of snow that began last Tuesday, and another shot this past weekend, have blanketed much of North Dakota into a "snow white" winter wonderland. About the only part of the state that has very little snow is the extreme northeast part of North Dakota, which is typically the coldest part of the state. Go figure.

Many areas of the state have as much as a foot of snow on the ground.

I talked to some of my landowner friends yesterday, looking for some intel on potential pheasant hunting spots that won't turn into a cardiac event if I decide to hunt some roosters this coming weekend. Places like Napoleon, Hazelton, and Kintyre have nearly a foot of snow on the ground. That will give the ol' ticker a workout.

All of North Dakota's snowmobile trails are now open in the state.

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This sure seems early to me, but great news for snowmobile enthusiasts. The sleds have been pounding the powder in my neighborhood now since last Tuesday. North Dakota has 13 state snowmobile trails, totaling over 2,800 miles. If you're looking for more information on the state's trails and conditions, you can find that here. 

The next potential snow event that could affect your weekend plans is coming this weekend.

According to our friends at the Bismarck Bubble, accumulating snow is possible this weekend. Right now, it looks like a Friday, Saturday system. Too early for snow totals, but it could be enough to shovel.

Even meteorologist Jesse Ritka from WDAY-TV was calling for the potential for measurable snow this weekend for much of North Dakota.

If you have travel plans this weekend, be sure to listen to our stations for updates from our Severe Studios meteorologists, and of course, right here on our apps. Buckle up, buttercup, it's looking like a wild ride this winter.