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

Today's forecast for Thompson shows a high of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

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

The 7-day forecast for Thompson shows highs from 4 to 36 degrees and lows from -17 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Thompson, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Thompson this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (30% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Thompson weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Thompson 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.

Thompson, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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12°F
Feels Like 7°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point 9°F Wind NNE 3 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer 30.01 in.

Solar Rad 191 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.7 mi. NNE of central Thompson
at 10:20 AM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

50%

WedDec 17

20%

-6

ThuDec 18

30%

-17

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

-11

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 17°F, reaching 36°F before cooling to 4°F, then recovering to 10°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 22°F with lows around 5°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Thompson, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 41 by 11am, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a southwest wind 21 to 26 mph becoming west 27 to 32 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 3am. Low around -6. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming north northwest 29 to 34 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 4. Windy, with a north northwest wind 26 to 36 mph decreasing to 13 to 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. North northwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. South wind 14 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind 9 to 13 mph.

About Thompson, ND

Thompson is a city in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the "Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area" or "Greater Grand Forks". It is located on the border of Allendale and Walle townships, with Walle on the east and Allendale on the west. The population was 1,101 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,091 in 2024.

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