Grand Forks, ND – A dramatic weather shift is set to impact North Dakota, with warm temperatures giving way to storms and a wintry mix heading into the weekend.
Tonight, a weak upper-level disturbance will bring light snow to far northern areas near the Canadian border, with accumulations expected to stay under an inch. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, southeast winds will strengthen on Thursday, pushing highs into the 50s and 60s across the state.
Friday will mark the transition to colder conditions as rain showers and potential thunderstorms develop. A sharp temperature gradient will bring a contrast, with lows in the 40s near Devils Lake and highs reaching the upper 60s in southeast North Dakota and west-central Minnesota.
By Friday night, a cold front will move east, causing rain to change into a wintry mix before turning to snow. Strong northwest winds will also develop on Saturday, particularly in the Red River Valley and eastern North Dakota, reducing visibility and potentially causing hazardous travel conditions.
Residents should prepare for rapidly changing conditions and monitor weather updates. Those traveling Friday night into Saturday should exercise caution, as slick roads and accumulating snow could create difficult driving conditions.
