GRAND FORKS -- The Red River Valley area along the North Dakota/Minnesota border has had a record number of blizzards this season.

The National Weather Service based in Grand Forks says they've officially had 11 blizzards so far this season, with the winter not over yet.

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The previous record was 10 blizzards which happened twice in 2013-2014 and also in 1996-1997.

The Red River Valley averages 2.6 blizzards in a season.

There have been three seasons with no blizzards at all.

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The National Weather Service defines a blizzard as a hazardous weather condition that is comprised of winds of at least 35 mph and considerable falling and/or blowing snow leading to visibility reductions of a quarter mile or less, both lasting together for three or more hours.

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