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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
450 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /350 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

Expect a noticeable warmup today, with most areas seeing highs 
climb above freezing, and even some lower 50s over southeast
Montana and western South Dakota.

A low pressure system will bring chances for mixed precipitation
across the region tonight into Friday, with mostly light freezing
rain in southern North Dakota and mostly snow to the north. 
Expect 30s and 40s for highs through the weekend, with additional 
chances for snow across southern parts of the region.

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Hourly Observations For STARK County
600 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BISMARCK       CLEAR      9   4  80 NE8       30.03S WCI  -3          
DICKINSON      CLEAR     16  11  80 SE10      29.87F WCI   4          
GARRISON         N/A      8   4  83 CALM      30.00R                  
HETTINGER ARPT CLEAR     15  10  80 E6        29.90F WCI   6          

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 14 degrees west, near 9 degrees central, and near 14 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 4 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 73%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 2 degrees west. Winds are from the northeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near -3 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 5 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 16 degrees at DICKINSON. The lowest temperature is 6 degrees at MINOT AFB.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STARK County,ND

628 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /528 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Light snow accumulations in the north and light ice accumulations
due to freezing rain in the central and south are possible 
tonight.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Light snow accumulations in the north and light ice accumulations
due to freezing rain in the central and south are possible 
through Friday evening.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For STARK County, ND
529 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Freezing rain likely. A chance of snow after midnight. Ice accumulation around a tenth of an inch. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

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

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.

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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 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal       Normal      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        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 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky