Station Name: LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER AT MEDORA, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,254 feet

Nearest Address:
Pacific Ave
Medora, ND 58645
Billings County

GPS Coordinates: 46.9180722, -103.5303444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 5:58PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of western and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin and dress in layers.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:47PM MST until January 25 at 1:00PM MST by NWS Glasgow MT

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below. * WHERE...Central and Southeast Phillips, Central and Southern Valley, Dawson, Garfield, McCone, Northern Phillips, Prairie, Southwest Phillips, and Wibaux Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.