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North Dakota Weather This Week: 70s Return Before Rain Friday Oct 23

Highs could reach 78 degrees Thursday before rain chances return Friday and Saturday.

North Dakota Bracing For Milder Winter As El Niño Pattern Takes Hold Through Spring

The National Weather Service is calling for a warmer, drier winter across North Dakota starting this fall, thanks to a powerful El Niño pattern expected to stick around through March.

North Dakota Weather Today: 30 MPH Gusts Before 70° Sunday Oct 18

Gusty southwest winds reach 30 mph Saturday before temperatures climb toward 70 degrees Sunday.

Thursday afternoon wind and showers

After a few morning showers southeast, the cold front we’ve been eyeing for days is on its way. Ahead of the cold front, wind is relatively light out of the southwest. Once the front passes, the wind ramps up out of the northwest. Gusts could exceed 40-45 mph through the afternoon and tonight. Scattered showers are expected behind the cold front as well.

Wind Gusts Up to 47 MPH Target Sioux Falls, Omaha, Fargo and Minneapolis as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps the Midwest and Ohio Valley Friday

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA — A powerful cold front sweeping across the Midwest and Ohio Valley will bring a widespread surge of gusty winds on Friday, October 16. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected across much of the region, with locally higher gusts of 40 to 50 mph possible, especially across portions of the Northern Plains. Forecast data shows gusts reaching about 47 mph in Sioux Falls, 44 mph in Omaha and 42 mph in Fargo by Friday morning, as strong northwest winds rush in behind the front.

El Nino will bring in warmer winter for North Dakota.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With El Niño coming through the Red River Valley, there are still some things to keep an eye out for. ENSO, or El Niño Southern Oscillation, is a pattern based on sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, which causes a warm phase. NWS...

Dangerous Freeze Warnings Issued for North and South Dakota as Temperatures Plummet

Freeze Warnings take effect overnight across North Dakota and northern South Dakota, with lows as low as 28 degrees in Bismarck, Minot and Williston, likely ending the growing season for many areas. The warnings run into mid-morning Wednesday, Oct. 14. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation.

North Dakota weather: The autumn special

The week started cool and wet, but it will warm up as we approach the weekend.

With El Nino being warmer, people still need to prepare as if it's a regular winter

El Nino will bring in warmer winter for North Dakota. A strong El Niño may mean less snow this winter in the Red River Valley, but National Weather Service meteorologists say snowstorms, icy conditions, and extreme cold can still occur.

Eastern North Dakota Wind Alert: I-29 Gusts to 45 MPH Oct 15

Gusts up to 45 mph could make driving difficult along I-29 and other exposed highways overnight.

Dakotas Freeze Warning Oct 13-14 Overnight: Dangerous Cold for Plants

Bismarck, ND – A widespread freeze warning is in effect across much of North Dakota and parts of South Dakota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, October 14, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as 28 degrees in some communities.

Meteorologist Michael Gonzalez's Full 4 PM Forecast 10-13

Chilly temperatures tonight will give way to more pleasant conditions tomorrow, as dreary skies depart North Dakota. Michael has the latest.

Monday evening Temperature Touch with Chief Meteorologist Kenny Miller

Here is your Monday evening Temperature Touch with Chief Meteorologist Kenny Miller.

Confidence Is Growing For Accumulating Snow In North Dakota

Flakes could be flying over parts of North Dakota early Monday Morning.

Confidence Is Growing For Accumulating Snow In North Dakota

Flakes could be flying over parts of North Dakota early Monday Morning.

North Dakota weather: A wet September with mixed temps

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The weather in North Dakota was a mixed bag in September as the fall officially began. Part 1: Up-and-down temperatures and soggy conditions. In September, the temperatures across portions of the state were warmer than normal, including in Bismarck and Dickinson. However, other areas were cooler than usual, including Minot and Williston. Many days during the month, temperatures were in the 70s to 90s. One thing these areas had in common, though, is the precipitation was above normal. As a result, drought conditions have settled across the area. Here is the breakdown: