East Grand Forks, MN – Minnesota’s early spring chill isn’t done yet. A Tuesday rain and snow mix could bring slick travel to East Grand Forks and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, a 30% chance of snow will begin around 1 p.m. Tuesday, quickly shifting to a mix of rain and snow by mid-afternoon. U.S. Route 2 travelers should expect reduced visibility and potential slushy conditions through early evening. Winds will remain light but shift westward, becoming 5 to 7 mph later in the day.
Temperatures will reach a high near 43°F, well below average for late March. Tuesday night drops to a low of 29°F with partly cloudy skies. No major accumulation is expected, but surfaces may still become slick as temperatures fall.
Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 48°F, a brief spring-like reprieve. However, the weather remains unsettled. A second system Thursday could bring another rain/snow mix, with a 50% chance of precipitation and wind gusts up to 22 mph.
Five-Day Outlook for East Grand Forks:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F, low 29°F.
- Thursday: Rain/snow possible, high 47°F, low 33°F.
- Friday: 50% chance of rain/snow, high 43°F, low 30°F.
- Saturday: Cooler, breezy with a high of 37°F, 40% chance of snow.
- Sunday: Slight chance of snow, high 37°F.
