Station Name: SOURIS RIVER NR WESTHOPE, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet

Nearest Address:
Refuge Private Rd
Westhope, ND 58793
Bottineau County

GPS Coordinates: 48.9964079, -100.9584889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 10:36AM CST until January 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions expected in open country. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and eastern North Dakota, including the Turtle Mountain region and the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will lead to near blizzard conditions at times. Unsecured objects will be blown around.

Slow down and use caution while traveling, and be prepared for rapidly changing visibility in blowing snow. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 5:55PM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 5:55 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and southeastern North Dakota, including the Turtle Mountain region and parts of the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 5:14PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 5:14 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions expected in open country. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and eastern North Dakota, including the Turtle Mountain region and the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will lead to near blizzard conditions at times. Unsecured objects will be blown around.

Slow down and use caution while traveling, and be prepared for rapidly changing visibility in blowing snow. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued January 18 at 10:33AM CST until January 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and periods of reduced visibility.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Br prepared for rapidly changing visibility in blowing snow. Use extra caution if traveling.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 5:55PM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 5:55 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Limit time outdoors, and make sure to dress in layers and cover exposed skin if outside.