North Dakota wakes up under a pale winter sun and a biting 20-degree chill across Grand Forks, with wind chills near 11 degrees early this morning. Frost coats car windows, and untreated sidewalks feel slick where melting and refreezing occurred before sunrise. Give yourself extra time if you’re heading down I-29 or U.S. Highway 2.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, patchy fog fades through the morning, leaving partly sunny skies and a high near 31 degrees. Southeast winds around 8 mph keep the air crisp but manageable. Roads remain mostly dry today, yet shaded spots could stay icy with temperatures hovering near freezing.
Tonight drops to around 21 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Any lingering moisture can refreeze, a common February flash-freeze setup when daytime thaw meets evening cold. Stay alert on neighborhood streets and parking lots.
Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 34. Friday edges warmer, reaching 37 degrees with continued dry conditions. Valentine’s Weekend trends brighter and milder. Saturday climbs to 38 with mostly sun, while Sunday holds near 36 with partial sunshine.
Early next week continues the gradual thaw. Washington’s Birthday may reach 39 degrees, and longer-range signals point to above-average temperatures building across the Northern Plains. Highs could push closer to 40 and beyond later next week, hinting at a modest spring tease.
For now, bundle up this morning and watch for slick patches during the commute. Are you noticing icy spots in your neighborhood?
Five Day Outlook for Grand Forks, North Dakota–East Grand Forks, Minnesota:
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 31.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 34.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 37.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 36.
