Grand Forks, ND – A chilly spring start and wind gusts topping 30 mph will create a blustery Monday night across eastern North Dakota, prompting a localized weather alert. Grand Forks residents should prepare for brisk conditions Monday evening as northwest winds strengthen, especially along exposed areas such as Interstate 29.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, Monday will be sunny with a high near 35°F. However, temperatures will plunge to 20°F by nightfall, accompanied by gusty northwest winds reaching up to 31 mph before midnight. Residents should secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to potential crosswinds on elevated roads like I-29.
Tuesday offers a spring reprieve with sunshine and a high of 48°F. Light rain may develop late Tuesday night, with a 20% chance continuing into early Wednesday morning. Highs on Wednesday will climb to a milder 57°F, but with another round of breezy winds from the southwest gusting up to 20 mph.
Looking ahead, here’s the extended five-day forecast:
- Monday: Sunny, high 35°F. Gusty northwest winds.
- Monday Night: Clear and cold, low 20°F. Gusts up to 31 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 48°F. Calm winds.
- Tuesday Night: 20% chance of rain, low 33°F.
- Wednesday: Slight chance of rain early, high 57°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 53°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, warmer with highs near 59°F.
