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North Dakota Weather Oct. 24-27: 50 MPH Winds, Snow Possible
Grand Forks, ND — Residents across eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota should prepare for a sharp weather change Saturday, Oct. 24, as a cold front brings scattered showers, isolated thundersto
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-24T12:10:00.064Z
Grand Forks, ND — Residents across eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota should prepare for a sharp weather change Saturday, Oct. 24, as a cold front brings scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms, falling temperatures and powerful wind gusts reaching 50 mph in the Devils Lake Basin. Rain and even a few snowflakes could follow early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, the cold front has already entered the Devils Lake Basin and will continue moving across eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota throughout Saturday.
Saturday Brings Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Ahead of the front, temperatures will remain in the 50s and lower 60s Saturday morning.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across southeastern North Dakota and western Minnesota.
Once the cold front passes, temperatures will begin falling, with strong west winds developing behind the system.
The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 50 mph, are expected in the Devils Lake Basin.
Drivers traveling on exposed highways should remain cautious, particularly those operating high profile vehicles.
Temperatures Drop Sunday Sunday, Oct. 25, will bring more seasonable conditions across the region.
Morning temperatures are expected between 25 and 40 degrees, with afternoon highs ranging from 40 to 55 degrees.
Partly cloudy skies are expected across much of the area.
The cooler pattern will continue into Monday, Oct. 26, when morning lows could fall between 20 and 40 degrees.
Monday afternoon highs will generally range from 40 to 50 degrees.
Snowflakes Possible Monday Night Into Tuesday The National Weather Service indicates that precipitation could return late Monday into Tuesday morning, Oct. 27.
While rain is expected in some locations, colder temperatures could allow a few snowflakes to mix in.
Tuesday morning lows are forecast between 20 and 35 degrees, followed by highs of 40 to 55 degrees.
Residents across Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, the Devils Lake Basin and neighboring western Minnesota communities should monitor changing conditions.