Heart River at Dickinson Dam
2.2 mi- Level
- 2417 ft
Reading from Sat 7:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Ends in 6 min
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Bismarck ND
What
West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
Impacts
Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Precautionary actions
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Areas: Divide; Burke; Williams; Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn; Golden Valley; Billings; Stark; Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams
See it on weather.gov (opens in a new tab)Observed 8:35 AM MDT at KDIK
Windy and 37°3°, gusts to 31 mph50 km/h today.
Today: low 24°−4° (likely 24°−4° to 37°3°), high 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°).
Now 37°3°
Windy · Feels like 27°−3°
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 8a | Partly sunny | 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 38°3°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from NW, gusts 34 mph55 km/h | 69% | 36% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Partly sunny | 40°4° (likely 37°3° to 40°4°) | 32°0° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 62% | 30% | 0 |
| Sat 10a | Sunny | 44°7° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°) | 37°3° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 31 mph50 km/h | 51% | 15% | 1 |
| Sat 11a | Sunny | 46°8° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 40°4° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from W, gusts 29 mph47 km/h | 45% | 2% | 2 |
| Sat 12p | Sunny | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°) | 40°4° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 24 mph39 km/h | 41% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 1p | Sunny | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 47°8°) | 39°4° | 0% | 16 mph26 km/h from W, gusts 23 mph37 km/h | 38% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 2p | Sunny | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 42°6° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from W, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 34% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 3p | Sunny | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 44°7° | 0% | 14 mph23 km/h from W, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 31% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 4p | Sunny | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 43°6° | 0% | 12 mph19 km/h from W, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 31% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Sunny | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 0% | 8 mph13 km/h from W, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 34% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Clear | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 44°7°) | 41°5° | 0% | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 40% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Clear | 40°4° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°) | 38°3° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 46% | 7% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Mostly clear | 38°3° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°) | 36°2° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from W, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 50% | 53% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 33°1° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from W, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 54% | 58% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 31°−1° to 38°3°) | 34°1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from W, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 58% | 60% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 29°−2° to 37°3°) | 32°0° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from SW, gusts 3 mph5 km/h | 63% | 59% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 31°−1° (likely 27°−3° to 36°2°) | 31°−1° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from W, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 66% | 58% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 27°−3° to 36°2°) | 30°−1° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 66% | 59% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Mostly clear | 29°−2° (likely 26°−3° to 35°2°) | 29°−2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 69% | 50% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 28°−2° (likely 25°−4° to 35°2°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from W, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 71% | 58% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Clear | 28°−2° (likely 26°−3° to 34°1°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 1 mph2 km/h from SE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 68% | 14% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Clear | 27°−3° (likely 26°−3° to 33°1°) | 27°−3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from NE, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 71% | 8% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Clear | 26°−3° (likely 26°−3° to 33°1°) | 26°−3° | 0% | 2 mph3 km/h from E, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 74% | 3% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Sunny | 25°−4° (likely 25°−4° to 33°1°) | 21°−6° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from E, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 74% | 1% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Sunny | 26°−3° (likely 25°−4° to 34°1°) | 22°−6° | 0% | 3 mph5 km/h from NE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 74% | 1% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Sunny | 33°1° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°) | 28°−2° | 0% | 6 mph10 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 66% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Sunny | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 41°5°) | 32°0° | 0% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 57% | 1% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Partly sunny | 42°6° (likely 42°6° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 48% | 26% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Partly sunny | 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 40°4° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 43% | 44% | 3 |
| Sun 1p | Sunny | 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 41°5° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 40% | 12% | 3 |
| Sun 2p | Partly sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 42°6° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 38% | 47% | 3 |
| Sun 3p | Sunny | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 43°6° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 37% | 32% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Sunny | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 42°6° | 0% | 10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 38% | 31% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 41°5° | 0% | 9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 40% | 65% | 1 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 45% | 69% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°) | 35°2° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 52% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 38°3° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°) | 32°0° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 57% | 75% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Snow | 37°3° (likely 35°2° to 41°5°) | 31°−1° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 61% | 48% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 36°2° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 30°−1° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 64% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 35°2° (likely 34°1° to 40°4°) | 28°−2° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 66% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 34°1° (likely 34°1° to 39°4°) | 27°−3° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 69% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°) | 26°−3° | 20% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 72% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Snow | 33°1° (likely 33°1° to 38°3°) | 27°−3° | 20% | 7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 72% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 32°0° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°) | 26°−3° | 20% | 7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 75% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Snow | 31°−1° (likely 31°−1° to 36°2°) | 24°−4° | 20% | 7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 78% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 36°2°) | 23°−5° | 20% | 7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 78% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 29°−2° (likely 29°−2° to 36°2°) | 21°−6° | 10% | 8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 81% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 30°−1° (likely 30°−1° to 38°3°) | 22°−6° | 10% | 9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 81% | 97% | 0 |
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Today: Sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 24, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.6 in1.4 cm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 8 mph.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.22 in5.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.23 in5.9 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Dry, high 50°, low 24°.
Dry, high 50°, low 27°.
Dry, high 43°, low 24°, cooling off.
Mostly dry, highs 45–51°.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (BIS) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Reading from Sat 7:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 8 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 71% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 2 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.
Dry air outside (dew point 27°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 2°1° colder than typical.
On average 11°6° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Dickinson weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 5:47 PM.
Mostly clear 4–6:52 AM, but the moon is 99% lit and up.
Waxing gibbous
97% lit · growing