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Grand Forks, ND Weather Nov. 5-6: Lows Plunge Near 23°
GRAND FORKS, ND – A chilly stretch of weather will bring gusty northerly winds and temperatures dropping as low as 23 degrees across the Grand Forks forecast region Thursday night into Friday morning,
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-11-05T10:24:51.921Z
GRAND FORKS, ND – A chilly stretch of weather will bring gusty northerly winds and temperatures dropping as low as 23 degrees across the Grand Forks forecast region Thursday night into Friday morning, November 6, before a noticeable weekend warmup arrives.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, rain has moved out of the region, leaving behind cloudy skies, blustery conditions and an extended period of dry weather expected to continue into next week.
Thursday will be the coldest daytime period of the forecast, with highs reaching only 38 to 43 degrees across the region.
North Winds Reach 30 MPH Thursday North winds of 15 to 30 mph are expected Thursday morning, creating blustery conditions across eastern North Dakota and nearby northwestern Minnesota.
Wind speeds should gradually decrease through the afternoon, dropping closer to 10 mph later in the day.
Despite the improving wind conditions, temperatures will remain chilly, with cloudy skies dominating much of Thursday.
Freezing Temperatures Expected Friday Morning The coldest overnight temperatures are expected early Friday, November 6, when lows across the forecast region fall between 23 and 28 degrees.
These temperatures are well below freezing and could affect exposed water sources, outdoor equipment and temperature sensitive vegetation.
Friday afternoon will bring some improvement as skies become partly sunny and winds shift toward the south.
High temperatures should recover into the 41 to 49 degree range, with southerly winds increasing to 8 to 18 mph by afternoon.
Weekend Warmup Brings Highs Near 57° A more noticeable temperature rebound is expected Saturday, November 7.
Morning lows will range from 25 to 29 degrees before afternoon temperatures climb into the 50 to 57 degree range.
Sunday, November 8, will bring another partly cloudy day, with highs again reaching 50 to 57 degrees and southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph.
The National Weather Service expects dry conditions to continue into next week.
Residents should prepare for freezing overnight temperatures before milder weather returns this weekend.