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Dakotas Freeze Warning Oct 13-14 Overnight: Dangerous Cold for Plants
Bismarck, ND – A widespread freeze warning is in effect across much of North Dakota and parts of South Dakota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, October 14, with temperatures expected to plunge as low
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-14T01:54:08.842Z
Bismarck, ND – A widespread freeze warning is in effect across much of North Dakota and parts of South Dakota overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, October 14, with temperatures expected to plunge as low as 28 degrees in some communities.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Aberdeen and Rapid City, freezing temperatures could threaten crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing across dozens of counties.
The warnings cover much of western, central and eastern North Dakota, along with northern and north central portions of South Dakota.
North Dakota Could See Temperatures Near 28 Degrees In North Dakota, temperatures could fall as low as 28 degrees across areas including Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Jamestown and Mandan.
Farther east, communities including Devils Lake, Valley City, Langdon and Cooperstown could experience lows near 29 degrees.
The North Dakota warnings run from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. CDT Wednesday, corresponding to midnight through 8 a.m. MDT in affected western areas.
South Dakota Freeze Warning Covers Northern Counties In South Dakota, Aberdeen, Mobridge, Eureka, Ipswich and Gettysburg are among the communities facing temperatures near 30 degrees.
Additional areas around Buffalo, Lemmon, Bison and Dupree could experience temperatures between 30 and 32 degrees.
Warnings generally begin between 2 and 3 a.m. local time Wednesday and continue until approximately 8 or 9 a.m., depending on the time zone.
Residents Urged to Protect Plants and Pipes The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing conditions could kill sensitive crops and outdoor plants.
Residents should bring vulnerable potted plants indoors, cover exposed vegetation and protect outdoor plumbing before temperatures fall.
In affected South Dakota counties, forecasters also recommend insulating exposed pipes, draining vulnerable water lines or allowing faucets to drip slowly where appropriate.
The coldest conditions are expected overnight into Wednesday morning, making Tuesday evening an important window for residents to prepare.