Morton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
444 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /344 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Chances for snow showers will continue through today across the
region, with strong northwest winds and highs only in the mid 30s
to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the weekend, with warming
temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall dry conditions. Rain
chances return to the forecast late Sunday night through Monday,
with temperatures back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower
60s.

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

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For MORTON 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 400am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 20 degrees west, near 24 degrees central, and near 32 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, partly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 5 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 11 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 32 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 20 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MORTON 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 MORTON County, ND
421 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers early in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
TONIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 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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