Golden Valley County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1009 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /909 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Light snow chances will continue into Friday, with drier weather 
expected into the weekend. Below average temperatures also linger
into Friday, with a warming trend for the weekend. Rain chances 
enter the forecast late Sunday through Monday, with temperatures 
expected to be near normal.

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GOLDEN VALLEY County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For GOLDEN VALLEY County
400 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK PTCLDY 24 16 71 W15G22 30.14S WCI 11 DICKINSON CLOUDY 24 17 74 NW22G30 30.14R WCI 9 GARRISON N/A 22 16 78 NW25G33 30.10F WCI 5 HETTINGER ARPT MOCLDY 25 18 74 W16 30.18S WCI 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 19 degrees west, near 25 degrees central, and near 33 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 4 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 12 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 18 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 33 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 19 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GOLDEN VALLEY County,ND

230 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /130 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday 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 GOLDEN VALLEY County, ND
1153 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Increasing clouds. Isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Brisk. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota N DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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