Impressive Snowfall Totals For South-Central North Dakota

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A powerful April snowstorm has dumped up to 16 inches of snow across parts of south-central and southeast North Dakota, with the highest totals reported in the Cleveland and Fort Ransom areas. The winter storm warning has been canceled, but more snow or rain is possible later next week.

Why it matters

Significant late-season snowfall can cause power outages, transportation disruptions, and other challenges for residents in the affected areas. The heavy, wet snow also increases the risk of roof collapses and other structural damage.

The details

According to the National Weather Service and local reports, snowfall totals ranged from around 4 inches in Dickinson to as much as 16 inches in Cleveland and Fort Ransom, which tied for the highest total in the state. Other hard-hit areas included Linton, Solen, and Jamestown, which all saw over 12 inches of snow. The storm brought heavy, moisture-laden snow that required repeated shoveling to clear. With temperatures expected to reach the 40s over the next couple of days, the snow should start melting, but the National Weather Service warns that more wintry precipitation could be on the way next week.

• The winter storm warning was in effect until 4 pm on Saturday, April 4th.
• As of the time of this article on Saturday, April 4th, it was still snowing in eastern North Dakota.

What’s next

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has warned that there is a chance of more snow or rain later next week, so the winter weather may not be over for North Dakota.