Grand Forks, ND – Warm sunshine will dominate Tuesday, but rain chances climb late this week across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Travelers should prepare for wet roads on I-29 and U.S. Highway 2 by Thursday night as showers move in.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, Tuesday will be partly sunny, then clearing with highs near 79°F. Winds will turn north-northeast at 6 to 9 mph, keeping conditions calm. Wednesday offers more sunshine, with highs again near 79°F before a pattern shift begins.
By Thursday, a 40 percent chance of showers builds in the afternoon and evening, especially along I-29 corridors from Grand Forks to Fargo. Commuters should allow extra time and keep headlights on during rain. Evening low temperatures will hold near 60°F, keeping roads wet into Friday morning.
Friday starts with lingering showers before skies turn partly sunny. Highs could reach 83°F, though humidity may rise. A weaker system may bring spotty showers again Friday night, mainly east of Grand Forks into western Minnesota.
This weekend looks unsettled but manageable. Saturday remains mild with highs near 82°F. Winds from the east at 7 to 13 mph may enhance evening shower chances. Sunday will be cooler with highs near 79°F and a 20 percent chance of light rain.
Residents should stay alert for changing conditions, especially Thursday evening through Friday morning, when the wettest period arrives. Additional advisories could be issued midweek if rainfall increases.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND
- Tuesday: High 79°F, mostly sunny.
- Wednesday: High 79°F, sunny.
- Thursday: High 81°F, showers likely late.
- Friday: High 83°F, morning showers, then partly sunny.
- Saturday: High 82°F, slight evening rain chance.
