Areas of moderate to heavy snow and gusty to high winds are expected across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes into Friday. Several inches of snow accumulation is expected. Heavy rain will bring an isolated flash flood threat to Puerto Rico and flash flooding along with mudslides to American Samoa today. Read More >
Bismarck, ND
Weather Forecast Office
We have obviously had a very dry 2020 thus far across much of western and central North Dakota. The latest drought monitor has some areas as high as D2 (Severe) level drought. Have you ever wondered how local determinations are made to classify drought levels? More goes into these decisions than one might think! Check out this great video which helps explain the process:
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Bismarck, ND
2301 University Drive, Building 27
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-250-4224
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