Bismarck, North Dakota – Temperatures across North Dakota are set to ease back toward late-February averages in the Feb. 21–27 window, bringing renewed opportunities for accumulating snow across the state.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, North Dakota falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. That means daytime highs and overnight lows should align more closely with seasonal standards after recent swings, especially across central and eastern counties.
Precipitation probabilities lean above normal, with a 33% to 40% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. In practical terms, that favors periodic light to moderate snow events, particularly if systems track across the Northern Plains. Communities including Minot, Devils Lake and Grand Forks could see accumulating snowfall, while Bismarck and Dickinson may experience steady snow if colder air remains in place.
Drivers should prepare for slick conditions on Interstate 94 and U.S. Highway 2 during early morning and overnight hours when road temperatures dip below freezing. Gusty winds behind passing systems could also produce areas of blowing snow in open country, briefly reducing visibility.
The broader pattern supports intermittent systems rather than an extended dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and potential snowfall amounts as late February approaches.
