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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

Lat: 46.78°NLon: 100.76°WElev: 1677ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Solen ND

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F⇓

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Solen ND
 46.5°N 100.65°W
Last Update:
8:37 am CST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Dec 30, 2025-6pm CST Jan 5, 2026
 
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