GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Gray skies and a biting north wind greet the Red River Valley this morning as late-fall chill holds firm across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The damp air, hovering in the mid-30s, carries that unmistakable November edge—cold enough for a quick flurry inland but too dry for much accumulation.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, clouds will linger through much of today before gradually breaking as southerly winds return. Temperatures will climb toward the low 40s this afternoon, but stronger gusts arrive Sunday. Winds from the south could reach 25 to 30 mph, especially along I-29 and Highway 2, creating areas of blowing leaves and a brisk feel across Polk, Traill, and Grand Forks Counties.
The payoff comes early next week. Monday will bring bright sunshine and highs in the low 50s—nearly ten degrees warmer than this morning’s chill. It’s a brief taste of late-autumn calm before colder air likely slides back by mid to late week. For now, residents can expect dry roads and fair skies for the Monday morning commute, ideal for outdoor cleanup or early holiday errands before colder weather returns.
To be fair, November has started gently here compared with the snow already seen in parts of Minnesota and the northern Plains. Still, models hint at a possible pattern shift beyond Wednesday, with early winter moisture not far off to the northwest. Keep coats handy and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND–MN:
Sat: 42/34 – Mostly cloudy; light south wind.
Sun: 60/38 – Partly sunny; breezy with gusts near 30 mph.
Mon: 53/32 – Sunny; mild and calm.
Tue: 52/33 – Mostly cloudy; seasonable.
Wed: 50/32 – Partly sunny; cooler trend developing late.
