Minnesota – A biting cold tightens across East Grand Forks this morning as a dull gray sky hangs low over the Red River Valley. Wind sweeps fine grains of frost across driveways, and damp patches along U.S. Highway 2 and DeMers Avenue may stiffen quickly in the subfreezing air. With temperatures pinned near 18°F, even light moisture can refreeze into black-ice pockets—drivers should move cautiously through shaded intersections.
According to the National Weather Service, today stays cloudy with a high near 22°F as north-northwest winds push between 5 and 14 mph. The steady chill sets the stage for a weekend that teases calmer conditions but still carries winter-weather risks. Tonight cools back to near 1°F with mostly cloudy skies, allowing frost to thicken on untreated surfaces.
Saturday turns partly sunny, rising only to the upper teens. Winds ease, but pavement remains sharply cold, increasing the chance of spotty slickness if any light flurries drift in from the north. By Saturday night, skies clear and temperatures tumble again toward -9°F, creating a deep December cold snap that hardens surfaces ahead of Sunday.
Sunday brings the brightest window, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 6°F. Calm winds ease the sting, though the bitter air keeps roads rigid and unforgiving. A slight snow chance returns Sunday night as moisture spreads in from the west.
Meteorologists now track a more impactful system for Tuesday, when snow becomes likely with north winds strengthening. Accumulations remain uncertain, but models suggest a potential early-December snow event across the northern Plains—part of a broader pattern expected to intensify Dec. 11–17 as clipper systems sweep the Midwest.
Five-Day Outlook for East Grand Forks
Today: Cloudy, 22°F.
Saturday: Partly sunny, 18°F.
Sunday: Sunny, 6°F.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, 21°F.
Tuesday: Snow likely, 21°F.
