Hydrologic Outlook

Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

...ICE FORMING ON MISSOURI RIVER... Due to the recent cold weather, ice floes are forming on the Missouri River and passing through the Bismarck and Mandan area. As of yet there are no impacts to river stage, however as ice starts to accumulate south of Bismarck and Mandan, rapidly rising water levels are expected. During initial icing over of the Missouri River between Burleigh and Morton counties, water levels can rise between four and seven feet within 24 hours. Given the cold weather in the upcoming days, the Missouri River near Mandan and Bismarck is likely to ice over by late in the week.