Grand Forks, ND – North Dakota greets Sunday with calm skies and crisp air, but a gray, damp start to the workweek looms ahead. Rain and gusty winds will arrive across the Red River Valley by Monday, marking another step toward winter’s first chill.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, clouds increase late Sunday as moisture builds from the south. Light showers could begin by early Monday, turning steadier through the morning. Rain may linger into midday, with gusts reaching 30 mph as winds shift northwest. Drivers on I-29 and U.S. 2 should expect wet pavement and occasional spray during the morning commute.
Temperatures will hold near 49°F Monday before dropping sharply by Tuesday morning. Lows are expected in the upper 30s, and the region may feel a brief, biting chill as drier air sweeps in. While models show no snow yet, the early-week pattern hints at frost potential by Wednesday night, especially in low-lying rural areas.
By midweek, skies clear and highs reach the mid-40s. The cold air will linger through Thursday, keeping mornings crisp and afternoons cool. Friday’s sunshine should bring slight relief with highs near 53°F — ideal for late yard cleanup or early Halloween decorating.
After Monday’s rain, fall tightens its grip — and North Dakotans get their first true taste of the season’s turn.
