Bismarck, N.D. – Farmers and homeowners across western and central North Dakota woke up to a sharp chill Saturday as temperatures dipped near 29 degrees, triggering a freeze warning that remains in place until 9 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Bismarck, the alert covers a wide stretch from Divide and Burke counties near the Canadian border down through Stark, Hettinger, Bowman and Adams counties in the southwest. Cities including Williston, Dickinson, and Mandan are expected to see the coldest impacts before conditions begin to ease midmorning.
The freeze could damage or kill late-season crops, home gardens, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to cover tender plants, move potted vegetation indoors, and wrap exposed pipes.
Roadways remain clear, but early risers may encounter slick patches on bridges and overpasses in rural areas. The cold snap follows a week of mild early September weather, underscoring the shift toward fall conditions.
More seasonal weather returns later today as sunshine helps lift afternoon highs into the upper 60s. Still, additional frost advisories are possible in the days ahead as clear skies and calm winds persist.
