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

Today's forecast for Zap shows a low of 0 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain before 10pm, then snow.

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

The 7-day forecast for Zap shows highs from 12 to 42 degrees and lows from 0 to 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Zap, ND this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Zap this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Zap weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Zap 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.

Zap, ND Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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42°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity 77% Dew Point 35°F Wind W 16 MPH Gusts 25 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.8 mi. W of central Zap
at 5:00 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

20%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 12°F to a high of 42°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 27°F and lows around 8°F.

This Date in Weather History

1884 - A three week blockade of snow began at Portland, OR. A record December total of 34 inches was received.

Zap, ND 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -20. Very windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph increasing to 36 to 41 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a northwest wind 26 to 36 mph decreasing to 8 to 18 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Patchy blowing snow after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 2 by 8pm, then rising to around 13 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Dec 20

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

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. North wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

About Zap, ND

Zap is a city in Mercer County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2020 census. Zap was founded in 1913 along a branch line of the Northern Pacific Railway that began in Mandan. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, though there are numerous unconfirmed theories; some say the town was named after Zapp, which was either a prominent Minnesota banking family or a coal-mining town in Scotland. Zap has been noted for its unusual place name.

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