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

Today's forecast for Washburn shows a low of 3 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain before 11pm, then snow.

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

The 7-day forecast for Washburn shows highs from 6 to 37 degrees and lows from -1 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Washburn, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Washburn this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (60% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Washburn weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Washburn 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.

Washburn, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning - Blizzard Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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43°F
Feels Like 35°F

Humidity 71% Dew Point 34°F Wind WNW 19 MPH Gusts 33 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.1 mi. NNW of central Washburn
at 7:00 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

90%

ThuDec 18

60%

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

-1

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 6°F to a high of 37°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 26°F and lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Washburn, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then snow. Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Low around 3. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 34 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 8am. Widespread blowing snow before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a steady temperature around 6. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a northwest wind 26 to 36 mph decreasing to 11 to 21 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 0 by 10pm, then rising to around 9 during the remainder of the night. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: A slight chance of freezing rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

About Washburn, ND

Washburn is a city in southern McLean County, North Dakota, United States. Located along the upper Missouri River, it is the county seat of McLean County. The population was 1,300 at the 2020 census. Washburn was founded in 1882 near the former site of Fort Mandan, winter quarters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804–1805, near a Mandan village. The town was designated as the county seat in 1883. The city's name honors General Cadwallader C. Washburn. Washburn is home to the North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, which focuses on the Expedition's winter near the Mandan village. It houses a full-scale replica of Fort Mandan, which workers of the expedition built as their base, and one of the expedition's canoes.

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