Grand Forks, ND – A burst of spring snow is snarling travel and prompting advisories across northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota through Wednesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a Winter Weather Advisory remains active until 7 PM CDT today, with 1 to 4 inches of snow expected across the region, including along U.S. Route 2. Commuters should expect slick, snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and wind gusts up to 28 mph, especially in open areas and rural stretches.
Travelers are urged to slow down, allow extra time, and check local road conditions by dialing 511. Snow is likely into the afternoon, tapering slightly by early evening. Overnight lows will hover in the mid-30s, with patchy blowing snow reducing visibility.
While this spring snow blast will be short-lived, it signals a chilly trend ahead. Thursday turns mostly cloudy, with a low near 26°F. Friday brings another shot of light snow, with a 20% chance early before skies clear and highs hit 41°F. Winds will remain brisk throughout the week.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND:
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 41°F, wind NW 5–7 mph.
- Friday: Slight snow chance early, high 41°F, gusts up to 20 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 42°F, NW winds 10–17 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F, NW gusts up to 29 mph.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high near 40°F, NW winds 10–17 mph.
Though not unusual for early April, this late-season snow is a reminder that spring in the Northern Plains often starts with a wintry encore.
