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2025-2026 Winter Outlook for Western and Central North Dakota

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Dry and Cool Weekend

2025-2026 Winter Outlook

Cooler or near average temperatures will continue through the weekend. Friday morning the rain showers will slowly end, with another chance again on Monday. Friday and Saturday will also be windy.

The official Winter Outlook has been released! A colder and more active winter is favored for western and central North Dakota, with La Niña conditions ongoing. Find more information about the upcoming winter at www.weather.gov/media/bis/winteroutlookbriefing_2526.pdf .