Photos: First Snowfall Covers Fargo-Moorhead Before Thanksgiving

First Snowfall Before Thanksgiving

The Fargo-Moorhead region experienced its first measurable snowfall of the season ahead of Thanksgiving. About 3.2 inches of snow were recorded at Hector International Airport, blanketing streets, yards, and rooftops in a uniform layer of white.

City Landscape and Weather Update

Residents woke up to a picturesque winter scene as snow covered trees and signs of autumn faded. The gentle accumulation created slick roads and slower morning commutes, but it also brought a welcome sense of seasonal change. Local photographers captured the transformation as snow coated downtown areas, parks, and neighborhood streets.

"It was a soft and steady snowfall — not a blizzard, but enough to remind us winter is here," said one Fargo resident while clearing their driveway.

The National Weather Service noted that conditions are expected to remain cold through the holiday weekend, with a chance of light flurries in the upcoming days.

Community Embraces the Snow

Despite the chill, many residents embraced the early snow. Children built small snowmen, while others took to social media to share photos of the first snowfall. The scenic transformation just before Thanksgiving added a festive touch to the season’s celebrations.

Author’s summary: The first snowfall of about 3.2 inches covered Fargo-Moorhead with early winter beauty just before Thanksgiving, slowing commutes but delighting locals.

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InForum InForum — 2025-11-27

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