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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
423 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /323 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

A low pressure system has brought snow to eastern Montana, North 
Dakota this morning and will continue northeastward into eastern
North Dakota this afternoon. This system may impact travel with 
light to moderate snow accumulations possible across the state
with the greatest likely over central North Dakota where banding
id forming. If you have travel plans this morning, be sure to 
check the latest road conditions before you leave. Highs Friday 
will range from the 30s north to 40s south. 

Another system moves through the region late Saturday through 
Sunday, this system looks to be tracking west to east across 
South Dakota and possibly into southern North Dakota with mainly 
snow north and rain south. Late in the weekend and into early next
week another system may impact the Central Plains and southern 
portions of the Northern Plains. Be sure to keep up to date withe 
the latest forecasts through the Holiday Weekend.

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BOTTINEAU County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BOTTINEAU County
600 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND FORKS    CLOUDY    26  19  74 SE6       29.98F WCI  19          
GRND FRKS AFB  MOCLDY    27  20  76 E5        29.96F                  
DEVILS LAKE    CLOUDY    28  20  71 E12       29.91F WCI  18          

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 31 degrees west, near 28 degrees central, and near 30 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 63%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. Winds are from the south at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northeast at 12 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 18 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 32 degrees at DICKINSON. The lowest temperature is 26 degrees at GRND FRKS AFB, GRAND FORKS, and GARRISON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BOTTINEAU County,ND

349 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /249 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through this morning. See 
www.weather.gov/bis for details.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BOTTINEAU County, ND
347 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024


WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON

TODAY
A slight chance of snow late, then snow in the morning. Areas of blowing and drifting snow in the morning. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows around 15. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota

                             N DAKOTA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above     Normal      Below                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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