Grand Forks, ND – A cold, calm dawn greets the Red River Valley this Friday morning, with frost shimmering across open fields and rooftops. It’s another reminder that fall’s grip is tightening, even as a brief warm-up takes shape for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, Friday brings increasing clouds with highs in the low 50s. Winds stay light through the afternoon before shifting south, ushering in a milder pattern that peaks Saturday. Sunshine returns, and temperatures climb near 60°F across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Gusts could reach 25 mph by late day, stirring leaves and reminding residents to secure outdoor items.
By Sunday, clouds thicken again as the next weather system moves across the northern Plains. Showers are expected to develop by afternoon, with a 40 to 50 percent chance of measurable rain extending into Monday. Breezy south winds up to 30 mph may make it feel cooler than the mid-60s highs suggest.
Early next week turns cooler and unsettled. Monday and Tuesday bring scattered rain and lingering cloud cover, followed by a midweek dip into the upper 30s to low 40s overnight.
The region hasn’t seen its first snow yet, but many are watching the skies — the pattern shift signals that it’s coming. For now, Halloween week looks seasonably cool and mostly dry, perfect for costumes layered under jackets and flashlights cutting through crisp, late-October air.
