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North Dakota-Minnesota Weather: 40 MPH Winds, 2+ Inches of Rain Nov 3
Grand Forks, ND – A strong storm system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds and areas of fog to eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota Monday, with rainfall totals potentially exceeding
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-02T11:27:55.665Z
Grand Forks, ND – A strong storm system is bringing widespread rain, gusty winds and areas of fog to eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota Monday, with rainfall totals potentially exceeding 2 inches in some communities before colder temperatures arrive later this week.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Grand Forks, the system will continue through Monday night, with additional rainfall possible Tuesday into Wednesday morning, especially across the Red River Valley and portions of Minnesota.
Heavy Rain Targets North Dakota and Minnesota Forecast rainfall totals through 7 a.m. Wednesday show a broad corridor of 1 to 2 inches extending across portions of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.
Areas from southeastern North Dakota through west central and north central Minnesota could receive 2 inches or more.
Communities near Fargo, Grand Forks, Detroit Lakes, Bemidji and surrounding areas are included in the broader rainfall forecast, although amounts will vary by location.
Farther north and west, some communities could receive considerably less precipitation.
Winds Could Reach 40 MPH Tonight Southeast winds of 10 to 25 mph Monday are expected to shift north later in the day and overnight.
Wind speeds could increase to 25 to 40 mph across eastern North Dakota and the Red River Valley, potentially creating difficult conditions for motorists, particularly on exposed highways.
Areas of fog and periods of rain could further reduce visibility.
Monday afternoon temperatures will range from 54 to 63 degrees.
Colder Temperatures Arrive by Thursday Tuesday will remain wet and windy, with highs between 45 and 53 degrees.
Wednesday brings additional rain chances and breezy conditions, with morning lows between 32 and 42 degrees.
By Thursday morning, temperatures could fall to 28 to 36 degrees, with afternoon highs reaching only 40 to 45 degrees.
Residents should prepare for changing road conditions, strong winds and increasingly chilly mornings.
The latest forecast updates are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov/fgf .