GRAND FORKS, N.D. – After a blustery start to October, calmer skies and a touch of frost are on the way for the northern Plains. Northwest winds gusting to near 45 mph Sunday will taper by evening, giving way to clear, cool conditions that could drop temperatures into the mid-30s by early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday for much of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, including travel routes along I-29 and Highway 2. Loose outdoor decorations and yard items should be secured, and drivers of high-profile vehicles are urged to use caution.
By Monday, skies turn sunny with highs in the mid-50s and a light northwest breeze. Forecasters expect frost to redevelop late Monday night into early Wednesday, particularly in rural and low-lying areas north of Grand Forks and across Polk and Walsh counties. Gardeners and homeowners should protect sensitive plants and disconnect outdoor hoses.
The rest of the week looks crisp and bright—ideal for early Halloween decorating or checking out fall color drives along the Red River Valley. Daytime highs will climb into the upper 60s by midweek, with plenty of sunshine and lighter winds.
Cooler air returns next weekend, keeping the region in a classic early-October rhythm: warm days, chilly nights, and clear skies perfect for fall outings.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND:
Sun: 61/34 – Windy early; showers ending; clearing late afternoon.
Mon: 56/36 – Sunny; light northwest winds.
Tue: 58/36 – Mostly clear; patchy frost north of I-29.
Wed: 70/50 – Sunny and warmer; calm breeze.
Thu: 68/45 – Mostly sunny; pleasant for outdoor plans.
