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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

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

Overcast

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 6:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Bismarck ND

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Windy, with a northwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Windy, with a northwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bismarck ND
 46.81°N 100.8°W
6:36 am CST Jan 20, 2026
7am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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