Golden Valley County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
619 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 /519 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and northwest winds will continue
to diminish this morning across central and eastern portions of 
the Northern Plains, with skies clearing through the morning. 
Look for morning lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens 
possible over western portions of the region. 

Today and Sunday will bring warming temperatures, decreasing
winds, and overall dry conditions. Highs today will still be a bit
cool compared to average, in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Expect
warmer temperatures on Sunday and Monday with highs generally in
the mid 50s to mid 60s. Rain chances return to the forecast late
Sunday night through Monday, and potentially into Tuesday. Winds
will also increase on Monday, with windy conditions expected
across the region.

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GOLDEN VALLEY County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For GOLDEN VALLEY County
600 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK CLEAR 28 19 69 NW13 30.39R WCI 17 DICKINSON CLOUDY 27 16 63 NW13 30.36S WCI 16 GARRISON N/A 21 17 84 W10 30.37S WCI 10 HETTINGER ARPT CLOUDY 30 18 60 NW13 30.39S WCI 20

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 18 degrees west, near 28 degrees central, and near 31 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 8 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 17 degrees central. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 31 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 18 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GOLDEN VALLEY County,ND

629 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 /529 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday West to northwest winds gusting to 45 mph will be possible Monday, with the highest gusts over western and far south central North Dakota. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GOLDEN VALLEY County, ND
334 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024 TODAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain possibly mixed with snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Very windy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, increasing to 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Windy. Lows in the lower 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of rain. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota N DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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