North Dakota — Low gray clouds stretch across the Red River Valley this morning, muting the sunrise and giving Grand Forks a quiet, steel-blue glow. A cool northwest wind brushes across open fields, carrying that telltale November bite that hints at Winter Tease conditions building over the next several days.
Residents heading out early should prepare for brisk air and damp pavement as the region transitions toward calmer weather later today. According to the National Weather Service, skies gradually brighten, and sunshine returns by midday. Travel across I-29 and Highway 2 remains smooth today, though winds may tug at lighter vehicles until the afternoon.
To be fair, conditions stay pleasant Sunday, but models hint at a much different setup by Tuesday. A weak disturbance gathers moisture to the southwest and pushes it toward eastern North Dakota. This system introduces a slight chance for a rain–snow mix before noon Tuesday. Any snow should stay light, yet even brief flakes could reduce visibility along rural stretches from Thompson to Emerado. Temperatures hover in the low 40s, so major accumulation remains unlikely, but the timing may challenge early holiday travelers.
After all, this is the week before Thanksgiving, and weather patterns often turn sharper across the northern states. Another wave may brush the region Wednesday night, offering a 30 percent chance of rain. Roads should stay wet rather than icy, but colder air Wednesday night could prompt slick patches in shaded areas.
Residents planning long-distance travel should monitor updates, especially if heading into Minnesota’s higher terrain or farther north toward the Canadian border. Early-season systems can shift quickly during November.
Five-Day Outlook for Grand Forks, ND:
Sat: 42/22 – Becoming sunny; breezy early.
Sun: 40/22 – Sunny; light winds.
Mon: 41/25 – Partly sunny; calm.
Tue: 41/30 – Early rain/snow chance; mostly cloudy.
Wed: 43/26 – Mostly cloudy; slight evening rain chance
