Grand Forks, North Dakota – A blustery start greets the Red River Valley this morning as light flurries dance across frosted fields and winds whip from the northwest. The early sun glints off a thin crust of snow — a reminder that winter is quietly settling in. At 5 a.m., temperatures hover near 16 degrees, but wind chills are running even colder, close to zero in exposed areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, scattered flurries and brisk northwest gusts will persist through midday before skies begin to clear. Highs will struggle to reach the low 30s today, making for a chilly morning commute and slick patches on rural stretches of Highway 2 and I-29. Conditions improve Monday as calmer breezes move in and temperatures rise to the mid-30s, though another dip near 20 is expected Monday night.
Veterans Day brings a welcome change — mostly sunny skies and highs approaching the mid-40s, ideal for parades and outdoor observances. Beyond Tuesday, a steady warming trend sets in, with highs near 50 by midweek and even milder afternoons toward Thursday and Friday.
Residents should continue to dress in layers and allow extra time when traveling early, as shaded roads may hold icy spots. The mild stretch that follows will offer a brief pause before the next Arctic front. Early indicators suggest another round of subfreezing air could arrive before Thanksgiving, signaling a possible “winter tease” across the northern Plains.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND:
Sun: 31/18 – Flurries; brisk winds up to 30 mph, cold.
Mon: 35/27 – Partly sunny; calmer breeze, cold start.
Tue (Veterans Day): 46/30 – Mostly sunny; pleasant afternoon.
Wed: 46/25 – Sunny; continued warming trend.
Thu: 45/29 – Mostly sunny; mild, late-fall feel.
