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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
820 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024 /720 PM MDT Wed Mar 27 2024/

A clear, calm, and cold night is expected across most of the 
region, with lows in the single digits and teens above zero. A
more noticeable warmup will finally arrive on Thursday, with most
areas seeing highs climb above freezing, and possibly reaching the
lower 50s in southeast Montana.

A low pressure system will bring chances for mixed precipitation
across the region Thursday night 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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WARD County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WARD County
400 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
WILLISTON      CLEAR     15   7  70 E12       29.90S WCI   2          
MINOT          CLEAR     12   4  70 S3        30.00F                  
MINOT AFB      CLEAR     11   2  66 CALM      29.98S                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 15 degrees west, near 11 degrees central, and near 17 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 9 degrees. Winds are from the east at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 2 degrees west. Winds are from the northeast at 6 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 1 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 8 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 19 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT. The lowest temperature is CLEAR degrees at GRAND FORKS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WARD County,ND

329 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /229 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 WARD County, ND
327 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely possibly mixed with freezing rain and after midnight. Snow accumulation little or no. Lows in the lower 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Highs in the mid 30s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of snow 70 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening. Lows around 20.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

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

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. 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                      
                 -----------  -----------  --------  ---------
   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