East Grand Forks, MN – Snow returns to the Red River Valley this spring as East Grand Forks braces for a mix of rain and snow by Monday morning, with strong winds following into Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday night will bring rain changing to snow after midnight, with gusts up to 26 mph and temperatures dropping into the mid-30s. Monday morning commuters should prepare for slippery roads and reduced visibility, especially along U.S. Highway 2 and other regional routes.
Wind gusts could exceed 34 mph Monday night into Tuesday morning, making driving hazardous and amplifying the chill. Monday’s high temperature will struggle to hit 47°F, and blustery northwest winds will persist through Tuesday. Tuesday night will dip into the 30s again, with frost possible in outlying areas.
Conditions begin stabilizing midweek, with Wednesday and Thursday bringing partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Breezy conditions remain, especially Thursday, with gusts up to 31 mph expected.
Five-Day Forecast for East Grand Forks, MN:
- Sunday: Rain likely after 7 a.m., high near 55°F, gusts to 20 mph.
- Sunday Night: Rain then snow, low near 35°F, gusts to 26 mph.
- Monday: Snow likely before 10 a.m., high 47°F, winds up to 22 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 51°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of rain, high near 59°F, gusts to 28 mph.
