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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 >

Current conditions at

BEACH (K20U)

Lat: 46.93°NLon: 103.98°WElev: 2756ft.

36°F

2°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Medora ND

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Medora ND
 46.9°N 103.52°W
Last Update:
11:37 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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