Griffin, North Dakota Weather Forecast Discussion

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FXUS63 KBIS 051752
AFDBIS
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1252 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- High temperatures for today about 20 degrees below average.
- Sub-freezing temperatures possible across the western half of
  the state late tonight into early Saturday morning.
- Frost again possible late Saturday night into early Sunday
  morning.
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.UPDATE...
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
Scattered showers continue across south central North Dakota
with breezy winds.Temperatures remain seasonably cool across
the region ranging around the upper 40s to 50s today. No updates
are needed at this time as the forecast remains on track.
UPDATE
Issued at 932 AM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
Cyclonic flow aloft has resulted in showers across the region.
Showers are forecast to expand later this afternoon. Winds will
pick up this afternoon as mixing occurs. No updates are needed
at this time as the forecast remains on track.
UPDATE
Issued at 639 AM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
A few light rain showers continue to move through the area early
this morning. Therefore, will keep the broadbrushed low precip
chances in through today to cover for the hit and miss shower
activity.
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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 337 AM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
Current surface analysis places low stretching through central
Ontario into Upper Michigan, while high settles along the
Alberta/Saskatchewan border into central/eastern Montana. Upper
level analysis places low over Ontario with broad cyclonic flow
stretching into the Northern Plains, while ridge remains over
the western CONUS. Over our area, a few very light showers
continue to pass through central North Dakota in the cyclonic
flow while a northwesterly breeze continues.
For today, breezy northwesterly winds will continue before
diminishing as surface low pushes off to the northeast and high
builds into our area. Will keep some isolated light showers in
the forecast through the day as the cyclonic flow aloft remains
in place.
Winds taper off tonight and skies clear as surface high slides
over. This sets the stage for a very chilly night with lows
dropping near and possibly below freezing over western into
parts of central North Dakota. Will leave ongoing Freeze Watch
in place as it continues to convey the ongoing situation well.
Surface high remains in place for Saturday, resulting in light
winds and mostly clear skies. High temperatures will be mainly
in the upper 50s to mid 60s, which would be average for early
October. Another night with lows in the 30s is then on tap,
which brings the threat for frost across all of western and
central North Dakota.
Aforementioned ridge over the west then tries to build its way
into the central CONUS to start the upcoming week, bringing
milder temperatures. Pattern becomes more active later in the
week as a few disturbances push through, bringing precipitation
chances.
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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Fri Sep 5 2025
Ceilings have increased across the region to VFR. Winds will
remain breezy this afternoon out of the north to northwest.
There are pop up showers here and there across the state this
afternoon diminishing tonight. Winds are forecast to decrease
this evening. Skies are forecast to clear out later this evening
especially out west.
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.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Freeze Watch from late tonight through Saturday morning for
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UPDATE...JJS/Johnson
DISCUSSION...JJS
AVIATION...Johnson

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