GRAND FORKS — The risk for significant spring flooding in the Red River Basin this year is low.
While above-average rain last November saturated soils and elevated river levels before freeze-up, the National Weather Service in Grand Forks stated in its Spring Flood Outlook that there has been below-average snowfall this year.
Also noted in the weather service outlook are below-normal temperatures, creating a deep frost layer that may lead to a delayed snowmelt.
Late winter and spring precipitation and the timing and thaw cycle of snowpack will be the most significant risk factors of spring flooding.
Minor to isolated moderate spring flooding has a 50% probability in some locations.
In an email, the Grand Forks office said it would update the spring flood outlook on Feb. 13, Feb. 27 and March 13.
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