* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 37 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 3 inches, but can be as high as 25 inches. Weather today, areas of blowing snow before 5pm. mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 9am. wind chill values as low as -39. blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 24 mph.
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Langdon 1.4 Ese, Nd.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Frost Fire Ski And Snow Board.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Frost Fire Ski And Snow Board impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
The Frost Fire Ski and Snowboard Resort in North Dakota is located in the Pembina Gorge area. The pertinent mountain range in this region is the Pembina Escarpment. The ski resort itself features a variety of runs with varying levels of difficulty, as well as a terrain park for snowboarders. Additionally, the resort offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside and opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The best trails for advanced skiers are Paradise and Sunburst, while beginners should check out the Learning Hill. An interesting fact is that Frost Fire hosts an annual snow sculpting competition that draws artists from around the world. For beginners, it's recommended to take advantage of the ski and snowboarding lessons offered by the resort. The best apres ski bar is the Frost Fire Lodge, where visitors can enjoy drinks and food while taking in the beautiful view of the Pembina Gorge.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, areas of blowing snow before 5pm. mostly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around -12 by 9am. wind chill values as low as -39. blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 24 mph.