Grand Forks, ND – A significant weather system is moving through North Dakota, transitioning rain to snow this afternoon and evening. Drivers along Highway 2 and in the Devils Lake Basin should prepare for dangerous conditions through Wednesday. Gusty winds will create patchy blowing snow, reducing visibility and increasing accident risks.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures will drop sharply, leading to snowfall accumulations of 2-6 inches in some areas by Wednesday evening. Gusts of up to 30 mph could create slick roads and hazardous sidewalks. The heaviest impacts are forecast in the Devils Lake Basin and regions along Interstate 29.
Forecast Breakdown:
• Tuesday: Rain until late afternoon, becoming a mix of rain and snow. High near 41°F with winds up to 22 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Snow likely, low of 26°F. Accumulation of 1-3 inches expected. Gusts could reach 31 mph.
• Wednesday: Snow continues with patchy blowing snow. High of 31°F, winds up to 29 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high of 30°F.
• Friday: Clear but colder, with a high near 26°F and lows dipping into the teens.
