textproduct: Grand Forks

KEY MESSAGES

- Above average temperatures and dry conditions prevail through at least Saturday.

..Synopsis

Upper pattern features a Pacific jet nosing into the Northern Plains out of the Canadian Rockies. At the surface, a weak and dry front is moving through the region this afternoon into evening. This may allow for some sprinkles, but overall lack of moisture and temperature change behind the front will prevent most rain from reaching the ground.

Post frontal air mass tomorrow will be noticed mostly by an increase in northwest winds, gusting 25-35 mph, perhaps nearing 40 mph in northwest MN during the afternoon. Also in northwest MN, some rain showers may develop lee of Lake of the Woods during the afternoon. Lower RH values in southeast ND will allow for near critical fire weather conditions, however relatively higher moisture fuel status will negate any dedicated messaging of fire weather concerns at this time.

Into late week, upper pattern stays rather zonal with some guidance suggesting upper ridging into the central CONUS by next week. This will continue to support above average temperatures and an overall dry forecast.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/

Issued at 625 AM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

VFR conditions today. Mainly patches of mid clouds and cirrus. Though some CU may form in the afternoon northeast ND and northwest MN around 6000 ft agl. Gusty winds developing today all areas, with gusts from the northwest 25-28 kts most areas, though slightly less in the forests around KBJI. Winds to diminish quickly this evening and hold under 10 kts overnight.

FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

ND...None. MN...None.