Grand Forks, ND — North Dakota residents can expect a quiet start to the weekend, but wet and potentially wintry weather is on the way. With temperatures dipping and a weather system moving through the area, the National Weather Service warns of light rain, particularly affecting regions north of I-94, including Devils Lake Basin. As the rain pushes through late Saturday into early Sunday, some snowflakes may mix in, especially in northeastern parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, fog will gradually clear on Thursday, giving way to partly sunny skies by the afternoon, with highs reaching the upper 40s. The clear conditions will carry into Friday, bringing mild temperatures of 48 to 53 degrees, with south-southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph.
Weekend Weather Preview:
On Saturday, expect clouds to increase, accompanied by a 30% chance of light rain by late afternoon and evening, with lows dropping to 32-40 degrees. Sunday morning could see lingering showers, with highs reaching around 48 degrees before skies begin to clear from west to east. Drivers along I-94 and in the Devils Lake Basin should anticipate wet roads and occasional low visibility, particularly overnight Saturday into early Sunday.
For the upcoming week, cooler but mostly clear skies are expected, with temperatures near 49 degrees on Monday. Another chance of rain could return by midweek.
Prepare for wet roads this weekend and stay informed on changing conditions by checking local forecasts.
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