A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later today will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated showers are expected today in the Northeast U.S. behind a cold front. Wind Advisories have been issued. 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:
US Dept of Commerce
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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