Station Name: SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,562 feet

Nearest Address:
988 54th St NW
Minot, ND 58703
Ward County

GPS Coordinates: 48.2458428, -101.3712745

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 11:50AM CDT until March 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 5:42PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:42 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bottineau, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 11:50AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when traveling.

Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 5:31PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:31 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 8:45 PM

Snow is expected to end over northwest North Dakota early this evening. however strong winds gusting up to 45 mph will continue over the area through mid evening. In addition, falling temperatures through the evening will create icy roads where wet and snow covered roads freeze. The combination of snow and winds will occasionally reduce visibility as low as one half mile at times, especially in open country. Icy roads will likely linger into Friday morning. If you are planning to travel, be sure to keep up to date on the latest road conditions, and carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle. Use extra caution and be prepared for reduced visibilities and slippery roads.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 10:28AM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:28 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Bottineau, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility, with periods of near blizzard conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Notify others of your travel plans. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.