Although snow was hip-deep at this time last year, the remainder of the winter was unusually dry. With May and June rainfall drier than average over most of the region, the deep soil moisture profile was fine but the dry topsoil contributed to several rather hot days. In June, Fargo recorded eight days in the 90s, including four of at least 97 degrees. Grand Forks recorded six days in the 90s, including four of at least 95 degrees. Heavy rains from the end of June into July ended the hot weather trend.
This winter is trending dry following a very dry autumn. If the pattern doesn't change, there will be potential for more very hot days this spring and summer. In addition, the drier deep moisture profile of the soil now could lead to more significant drought conditions. Of course, if spring and summer rainfall is plentiful, this potential problem essentially evaporates.
January 24, 2021 at 06:00PM
https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/weather/6852099-WeatherTalk-Dry-weather-could-lead-to-a-hot-summer
WeatherTalk: Dry weather could lead to a hot summer - Grand Forks Herald
https://news.google.com/search?q=dry&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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