North Dakota, USA – A sharp, frosty dawn settles across the Red River Valley, coating railings and garden beds with a thin crystalline sheen as clear skies hint at colder changes approaching from the west. The air feels brisk but calm, and early Thanksgiving travelers already watch for the first signs of a midweek system that may complicate Wednesday plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, today stays bright and seasonably cold, with east winds keeping the air crisp and pavement dry. Residents heading out for school runs or early holiday errands should expect a biting wind through late morning, but clear skies help travel flow smoothly along I-29 and US-2.
According to meteorologists, Tuesday brings more clouds as moisture edges north from the Dakotas. Temperatures remain above freezing for most of the day, yet models hint at a subtle Winter Tease building to the southwest. A developing system then pushes weaker rain chances into the region Wednesday. Light precipitation appears spotty, but the timing aligns with the early wave of Thanksgiving travel, so drivers should remain alert for damp roads and brief visibility drops.
According to Minnesota DOT, crews will track conditions across East Grand Forks and Polk County, where shaded stretches cool faster and may develop slick patches if drizzle forms late. Travelers heading toward Fargo, Bemidji, or Winnipeg should check conditions before afternoon departures and allow extra time for changing skies.
For now, the week trends mild for mid-November, offering decent weather for leaf cleanup, quick outdoor chores, or early holiday decorating. Still, after all, November patterns can pivot, and a colder push may emerge late weekend or early next week as winter edges closer.
Five-Day Forecast for East Grand Forks, MN:
Mon: 42/25 – Mostly sunny; crisp and calm.
Tue: 43/31 – Partly sunny; increasing clouds.
Wed: 44/32 – Slight rain chance; breezy.
Thu: 41/23 – Mostly cloudy; cooler northwest wind.
Fri: 40/28 – Mostly sunny; cold November air.
