Mountrail County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /442 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and strong northwest winds will 
slowly diminish this evening across central and eastern portions
of the Northern Plains, with skies clearing late tonight. Look for
overnight lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens possible
over western portions of the region. 

The upcoming weekend will bring warming temperatures, decreasing 
winds, and overall dry conditions. Daytime high temperatures will
climb back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower 60s by late
in the weekend and early next week. Rain chances return to the 
forecast late Sunday night through Monday.

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MOUNTRAIL 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 MOUNTRAIL County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WILLISTON CLOUDY 33 19 56 N22G33 30.34R MINOT CLOUDY 36 22 56 NW20G30 30.23R MINOT AFB PTSUNNY 37 19 47 N18G30 30.21R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 33 degrees west, near 35 degrees central, and near 37 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the north at 22 mph with gusts at 33 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 37 degrees at YANKTON and MINOT AFB. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MOUNTRAIL County,ND

219 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /119 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 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 MOUNTRAIL County, ND
256 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Windy. Snow accumulation little or no. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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