Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

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

Overcast

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Bismarck ND

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Isolated snow showers before 3pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 9 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 9am.  Cloudy, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before noon.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: -8 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Isolated snow showers before 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely before noon. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bismarck ND
 46.81°N 100.8°W
12:51 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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