What is today's weather forecast for Cartwright, ND?

Today's forecast for Cartwright shows a high of 27 degrees and a low of 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Areas of fog before 1pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cartwright, ND?

The 7-day forecast for Cartwright shows highs from 10 to 27 degrees and lows from -5 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 1 day with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cartwright, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cartwright this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (60% chance).

How accurate is the Cartwright weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cartwright forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Cartwright, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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-1°F
Feels Like -1°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point -4°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.31 in.

Visibility 8 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 17.8 mi. WNW of central Cartwright
at 6:56 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

60%

SatNov 29

-5

SunNov 30

-4

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 10°F to 27°F. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing snow chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 16°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1896 - Snow and high winds hit the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley, with a Thanksgiving Day blizzard across North Dakota. The storm was followed by a severe cold wave in the Upper Midwest. The temperature at Pokegama Dam MI plunged to 45 degrees below zero.

Cartwright, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Areas of fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind.

Night: Patchy fog after 7pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Light northeast wind.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Areas of fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

About Cartwright, ND

Cartwright is an unincorporated community in northwestern McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The community is named for Samuel George Cartwright, a rancher, trapper, and hunter who was the first settler in the area. Cartwright lies along North Dakota Highway 200, west of the city of Watford City, the county seat of McKenzie County.

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