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North Dakota Weather Today: Winds Gust to 40 MPH Before Cold Snap
Grand Forks, ND – Residents across eastern North Dakota should prepare for a windy Monday, November 9, as gusts potentially reach 40 mph before a sharp temperature change sends afternoon highs from ne
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-09T10:10:26.641Z
Grand Forks, ND – Residents across eastern North Dakota should prepare for a windy Monday, November 9, as gusts potentially reach 40 mph before a sharp temperature change sends afternoon highs from near 60 degrees into the 30s later this week.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Grand Forks, Monday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with west northwest winds strengthening across the region.
Forecasters expect sustained winds between 15 and 30 mph, with the strongest gusts reaching approximately 40 mph in eastern North Dakota.
Wind Gusts Could Reach 40 MPH Monday Monday will feature partly cloudy skies and afternoon highs between 53 and 60 degrees.
However, breezy to windy conditions could create challenges for drivers traveling through open areas, particularly along exposed highways.
The NWS expects the strongest winds across eastern North Dakota, where gusts could reach 40 mph.
Motorists operating high profile vehicles should remain alert for sudden crosswinds.
Light Rain Possible Tuesday Tuesday, November 10, brings increasing cloud cover as a fast moving upper level weather system crosses the region.
A slight chance of light rain is expected during the afternoon or evening.
High temperatures will fall to between 47 and 52 degrees, with southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Overnight temperatures could drop to between 28 and 33 degrees.
Temperatures Drop Into the 30s Wednesday Behind Tuesday's weather system, colder air will spread southward across the region.
Wednesday, November 11, brings partly to mostly cloudy skies with highs between 35 and 43 degrees.
North winds of 10 to 15 mph are expected.
Thursday will be even colder, with afternoon temperatures reaching only 35 to 38 degrees.
Overnight lows could fall between 21 and 27 degrees Thursday night and Friday night.
Dry Weather Returns for Weekend Despite the colder temperatures, the NWS expects dry conditions Wednesday through Friday.
The weekend should bring a gradual warming trend, with temperatures reaching the 40s Saturday and approaching 50 degrees Sunday.
Residents should prepare for colder mornings and monitor updated forecasts as temperatures fall later this week.