East Grand Forks, Minn. – Minnesota will see a summer swing this weekend, with sunshine Saturday giving way to showers Sunday before heat rebuilds early next week. Drivers on U.S. Highway 2 should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility by Sunday evening as scattered storms move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, Saturday will stay mostly sunny with a high near 77 and light east winds. Sunday’s pattern shifts, bringing a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms by afternoon, increasing travel risks for the Red River Valley region. Gusts could reach 21 mph, adding a wind factor to outdoor plans.
Rain will taper off by early Monday, but temperatures will climb. Monday’s high near 78 will jump to 82 by Tuesday and 85 by Wednesday, with higher humidity. Midweek warmth could set the stage for another round of storms late Wednesday night into Thursday.
Residents should keep devices charged in case of isolated power outages during storms and avoid unnecessary travel when rainfall begins Sunday. Outdoor events are best scheduled for Saturday or early Monday before conditions change again.
Showers Sunday night could linger into early Monday in some areas, but the main wet window remains Sunday afternoon through night.
Five Day Forecast for East Grand Forks, Minn.:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 77. Light east wind 8–11 mph.
Sunday: 30% chance of showers, high 74. Southeast winds up to 21 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, high 78. East wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 82. Light winds turning northwest.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 85. Storm chance late night.
