Hydrologic Outlook

Active Weather for the West, Warming in the East

The potential for heavy snow at higher elevations in the western U.S. will continue for many spots through the weekend. In the meantime, the eastern half of the continental U.S. will transition to above normal temperatures ahead of a pair of cold fronts next week that will bring readings back to closer to normal as we approach Thanksgiving Day. 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.