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North Dakota Weather Oct. 22–26: 45 MPH Winds, 40s Ahead
Grand Forks, ND – A dramatic weather change is heading toward eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota as temperatures in the 70s give way to scattered showers, powerful wind gusts and much col
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-22T10:11:03.463Z
Grand Forks, ND – A dramatic weather change is heading toward eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota as temperatures in the 70s give way to scattered showers, powerful wind gusts and much colder conditions through Monday, Oct. 26.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a cold front will move through the region Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing increasing winds and a chance of rain before temperatures fall sharply for the remainder of the weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Sunny and mild conditions will dominate, with highs reaching the 70s across most communities. Grand Forks is expected to reach 74 degrees, Fargo 77 and Wahpeton 77. South southeast winds will range from 10 to 25 mph.
Friday, Oct. 23: Mostly cloudy skies develop, but temperatures remain unusually warm. Grand Forks could reach 76 degrees, while Fargo and Wahpeton climb to 77. Scattered showers become possible as the approaching cold front nears the region.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Conditions change significantly as the front pushes through. Gusty west winds could reach 35 to 45 mph, with the strongest gusts expected across northeastern North Dakota.
Grand Forks is forecast to reach 61 degrees, while Fargo reaches 63 and Devils Lake drops to 50.
Rain chances will vary across the region, with some northern communities seeing probabilities around 30% to 55% during portions of Friday night and Saturday morning.
Sunday, Oct. 25: Much colder weather settles in, with Grand Forks reaching just 47 degrees. Fargo is expected to reach 49, while Langdon could remain near 41.
Monday, Oct. 26: The colder pattern continues, with Grand Forks reaching 45 degrees, Fargo 47 and Langdon just 39.
For Grand Forks, the forecast represents a 31 degree drop in afternoon highs between Friday and Monday.
Drivers should prepare for potentially difficult travel conditions in exposed areas Saturday, especially where strong crosswinds affect high profile vehicles.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor objects and monitor updated forecasts as the cold front approaches.