Nelson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the 
weekend, with warming temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall 
dry conditions. Rain chances return to the forecast late Sunday 
night through Monday, with temperatures back to near average, in 
the lower 50s to lower 60s.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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NELSON 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 NELSON County
1200 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS LGT SNOW 31 24 75 NW15 30.05R GRND FRKS AFB FLURRIES 34 23 64 NW20G25 30.04R DEVILS LAKE FLURRIES 30 20 66 NW21 30.09R WCI 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 26 degrees west, near 30 degrees central, and near 34 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light snow west, cloudy central, and flurries east. In the west, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 33 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light snow. The wind chill is near 11 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 16 degrees central. Winds are from the west at 20 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and flurries. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 34 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is LGT degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NELSON County,ND

859 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Brief heavy snow showers will affect the region through this evening. These snow showers will briefly but suddenly reduce visibility to under one half of a mile. If you are traveling, prepare for suddenly changing weather conditions. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For NELSON County, ND
1045 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. Windy. Northwest winds around 25 mph decreasing to around 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows 25 to 30.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs 55 to 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Light rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of light rain. Highs 50 to 55.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of light rain. Highs 60 to 65.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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