Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

High Wind Watch Thursday Afternoon - Friday

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A High Wind Watch is in effect for all of western and central North Dakota Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph are possible. Look for an initial surge of strong northwest winds Thursday afternoon. There may be a lull before another surge of very strong winds Thursday night into Friday morning. It's with this surge that we will see better chances for snow, possibly resulting in significantly reduced visibility at times. Winds diminish later in the day Friday.

Your forecast through Friday is calling for windy to very windy conditions Thursday and Friday. Look for seasonable to mild temperatures today and Thursday. A couple of cold fronts will bring strong winds and colder temperatures later Thursday through Friday, along with chances for snow Thursday evening through Friday morning.

Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

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