Slope County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
124 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /1224 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Below average temperatures continue across the region this
afternoon, with chances for snow primarily over northern 
locations. Snow chances continue into Friday, with drier weather 
going 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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SLOPE County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For SLOPE County
700 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK CLOUDY 37 17 44 NW25G38 30.12R 6HR MIN TEMP: 36; 6HR MAX TEMP: 39; DICKINSON N/A 34 16 47 MISG 30.11R GARRISON N/A 33 18 53 W29G44 30.08R WCI 19 6HR MIN TEMP: 31; 6HR MAX TEMP: 35; HETTINGER ARPT FAIR 41 8 25 W33G44 30.14R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 27 degrees west, near 37 degrees central, and near 40 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light snow west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Visibility is less than one mile west. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light snow. The wind chill is near 12 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 25 mph with gusts at 38 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 22 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 41 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT. The lowest temperature is 27 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SLOPE County,ND

626 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /526 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight A Wind Advisory is in effect today through early this evening for wind gusts up to 45 mph. See weather.gov/bis for details. 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 SLOPE County, ND
631 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Increasing clouds. Blustery. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph in the evening.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Windy. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. 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 mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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