Hydrologic Outlook issued December 13 at 10:15AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
ESFBIS Ice continues to form and move through the Bismarck and Mandan stretch of the Missouri River. As of late Thursday afternoon, ice continued to move all the way down to the Hazelton boat ramp area. While this suggests lots of storage remains for the ice pans, sooner...rather than later, ice will start to accumulate where the river meanders down by the University of Mary. Once ice occupies a continuous stretch across the Missouri River in that area, it usually only takes about one day to fill the river channel up through the Bismarck and Mandan area. While it is
Special Weather Statement issued December 14 at 5:31AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
A low pressure system will bring a mixed bag of snow, rain and freezing rain to much of western and central North Dakota on Sunday, with a transition to mostly snow Sunday night through Monday morning. Snow amounts are expected to range from an inch or two along the International Border, to little or no snow along the South Dakota Border. The highest potential for light ice accumulations on Sunday will be over far northwest North Dakota, but a light glaze is possible over much of western and south central North Dakota. As the system exits the area Sunday night
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 4:14AM CST until December 12 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Wind chills around 30 below zero. * WHERE...Bottineau and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...These conditions could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 11 at 3:42PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
ESFBIS The Missouri River now has ice pans floating downstream through the Bismarck and Mandan reach of the river. Thus far, the river continues to flow unimpeded with the ice most likely being carried down into Lake Oahe. While this often initiates the accumulation of immobile ice, and eventually higher water through the Bismarck and Mandan area, warmer weather later this week is likely to delay this annual ritual until sometime later in December. Nonetheless, residents and others interested in water levels through the metro area should remain vigilant for the eventuality of an ice covered Missouri River and higher
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 2:31AM CST until December 11 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero. * WHERE...Bottineau and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Wind chills as low as 36 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 9 at 3:59AM CST until December 9 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Much of western North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Wind Advisory issued December 9 at 2:15AM CST until December 9 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds with falling snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Wind Advisory issued December 9 at 2:15AM CST until December 9 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Much of western and parts of south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds with falling snow could significantly reduce visibility at times.
Wind Advisory issued December 8 at 1:15PM CST until December 9 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...West to northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of western and parts of south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 8 at 3:15AM CST until December 8 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Light freezing rain. Ice accumulations around a light glaze to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Bottineau, Rolette, McHenry, Pierce, Wells, and Foster Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.