Grand Forks, North Dakota — A period of light snow, gusty winds, and fluctuating temperatures will affect eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota through the end of the workweek, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks.
Wednesday will remain mostly cloudy, with north winds around 10 mph gradually turning southwest late in the day. Afternoon highs are expected to range from 20 to 30 degrees, offering limited melting.
Tonight, clouds persist with a chance of light snow near the Lake of the Woods region. Temperatures will vary widely, from the upper teens east to near 30 degrees west, as southwest winds increase to 20–25 mph, helping push slightly milder air into the area.
The most impactful period arrives Thursday, when milder temperatures (33 to 40 degrees) combine with west winds gusting 15–25 mph. A wintry mix remains possible near Lake of the Woods, where brief light snow or mixed precipitation could create slick spots on untreated roadways, especially during the morning hours.
Conditions turn sharply colder Friday morning, as a reinforcing cold front moves through. North winds gusting 15–30 mph will usher in colder air, with morning lows dropping to 8–22 degrees and daytime highs struggling to reach 13–25 degrees. Wind chills may make it feel significantly colder for early commuters.
By Saturday, quieter weather returns. Skies will be partly sunny, with southeast winds 15–25 mph and temperatures rebounding to 25–35 degrees, signaling the start of a more mild trend into the weekend and early next week.
While snowfall amounts remain light, rapidly changing temperatures and gusty winds may cause localized travel issues, particularly in northern areas near the Canadian border. Drivers are advised to monitor road conditions, slow down during wind-driven snow or icy patches, and stay updated through weather.gov/fgf.
