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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17°NLon: 98.08°WElev: 1335ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 3 Jan 12:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Merricourt ND

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then patchy freezing rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 14. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Patchy Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then patchy freezing rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 14. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merricourt ND
 46.2°N 98.77°W
Last Update:
11:36 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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