textproduct: Grand Forks

KEY MESSAGES

- Hazardous wind chills, as low as 45 below zero, this morning will slowly improve by midday.

- Light snow and gusty winds could bring reduced visibility to parts of northwest Minnesota and the northern Red River Valley late this morning through late this afternoon.

UPDATE

Issued at 712 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

Wind chill values this morning are generally in the 20 below zero to 35 below zero range across much of the area. Made slight adjustments to reflect the latest trends for sky cover, winds, and temps.

..Reduced Visibility Possible this Afternoon and Evening

The same shortwave that brings slightly warmer air into the area will bring a chance for light snow across parts of northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Gusty winds out of the south will shift to the west, then northwest this afternoon and evening. This will support blowing and drifting snow, especially where new snow falls. The highest probability for blowing snow is in the northern Red River Valley and far northwest Minnesota, where visibility reductions to 1 mile are possible at times.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 540 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

VFR conditions prevail this morning at all TAF sites. South winds this morning will shift to the southwest, then west by midday ahead of a cold front. There is a chance for light snow along the front, primarily at KTVF and KBJI, with winds shifting to the northwest late this afternoon. Broken MVFR to IFR ceilings accompany the front, with winds of 15 to 20 knots and gusts up to 25 knots.

FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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