Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy

32°F

0°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	NW 22 G 35 mph
Barometer	29.70 in (1007.3 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Wind Chill	19°F (-7°C)
Last update	15 Jan 9:52 pm CST

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Extended Forecast for

Napoleon ND

Wind Advisory January 15, 10:35pm until January 16, 06:00pm

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory January 15, 10:35pm until January 16, 06:00pm
NOW until 6:00pm Fri
Wind Advisory
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Snow Likely
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 17 °F⇓
Snow Likely
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: -8 °F
Chance Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Saturday
High: 8 °F
Cold and
Blustery
Saturday Night
Low: -2 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 23 °F
Windy. Slight
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: -4 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Windy
M.L.King Day
High: 9 °F
Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 7 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a northwest wind 36 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 28 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a northwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

M.L.King Day

Sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.