Dangerous Freeze and Frost Warnings Issued Across Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota as Temperatures Drop

A Freeze Warning and multiple Frost Advisories are in effect across a wide stretch of Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota as sub-freezing temperatures move in early Friday morning. The National Weather Service offices in Duluth and Grand Forks have both issued advisories ahead of the cold snap. Freeze Warning: International...

Shower chances return to the Red River Valley tonight - Saturday

After a frosty start to the day, our Friday has been on the cooler side due to Canadian high pressure. While we have seen sunshine into the early afternoon, cloud cover continues to increase this evening from west to east. A few sprinkles are possible this evening, but the better chance of light rain for some areas arrives by morning.

National Weather Service Fall Outlook For North Dakota 2026

The 3-month weather outlook for North Dakota from the National Weather Service.

FIRST ALERT: First widespread frost & localized freeze of the season possible overnight in the Red River Valley

Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning: Midnight to 9 a.m. October started on a gorgeous, seasonable note, but a pattern change is on the way. Parts of the Red River Valley will see the first widespread frost, and localized freeze, of the season overnight into early Friday morning. Cooler Canadian high...

Shower chances return to the Red River Valley overnight - Saturday

After a frosty morning, Friday afternoon brought back the mild temperatures and sunshine. Heading into Saturday morning, scattered rain showers will sweep through the northern half of our region. Not much rain is expected from the showers. Saturday Shower Chance and Sunday Night Frost Risk. Saturday: A quick-moving disturbance brings...

Shower chances return to the Red River Valley this weekend after a Frosty Start

Cooler Canadian high pressure is settling in across North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. With clear skies and light winds, temperatures plunged into the 30s, setting up prime conditions for frost development. Friday Afternoon Rebound: Mostly sunny skies return Friday with seasonable highs rebounding into the upper 50s and low 60s...

Nearly 8 Inches of Rain Drenches Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, Swamping Fields and Roads as Harvest Delays Loom While Parts of the Corn Belt Stay Dry

GRAND FORKS, ND: A relentless stretch of storms has left parts of the Northern Plains absolutely soaked. Over the past 24 hours, localized rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches piled up near the North Dakota and Minnesota border, turning fields into mud and leaving water standing on roads across the region.

FIRST ALERT: First widespread frost & localized freeze of the season possible tonight in the Red River Valley

Frost Advisory and Freeze Warning: Midnight to 9 a.m. October is arriving right on cue with crisp fall air, and parts of the Red River Valley are set to see the first widespread frost, and localized freeze, of the season tonight into early Friday morning. Cooler Canadian high pressure is...

North Dakota weather: From rain to quiet

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The weather this week across the state started on the wet side, but during the rest of the week, it will trend calmer. Mondays can upset a good bit of us, and this includes Mother Nature. Throughout the day, two rounds of showers and thunderstorms pushed through the area, with some localized flooding at times. This was caused by an area of low pressure pushing through the state. Many places, especially in our eastern areas, picked up a few inches of rain. Dickinson shattered a daily rainfall record by receiving 1.19″ of rain, breaking the record from 1986, which was 0.48″.

Recent heavy rainfall brings relief to parched North Dakota soils, but harvest delays loom

REGION – A sudden shift in weather patterns brought up to five inches of rain to parts of the region overnight, providing badly needed moisture after a bone-dry summer. While the rainfall offers long-term relief for depleted soil moisture, officials say it will slow down ongoing field operations and won’t immediately eliminate regional drought conditions.

Heavy rain possible North Dakota into Minnesota

Flash flooding possible overnight: Showers and thunderstorms along a stationary front are expected to increase in coverage and intensify overnight across North Dakota into Minnesota. Heavy rainfall with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour could produce 2 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, through 3:00 a.m. CDT.

FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain and flood risk continues tonight

FIRST ALERT MONDAY: We have a First Alert Weather Day for Monday. A low-pressure system and front continues moving over the valley, bringing a soaking rain and some embedded storms. Rain will ramp up again later tonight. Many areas will see up to 1″ to 2″ of rain by the...

First Accumulating Snow Could Arrive by Mid to Late October in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Including Fargo and Duluth

MIDWEST — The first accumulating snowfall of the season may not be far away for the Upper Midwest, with signs of a favorable pattern developing in just a few weeks. A new first-snow forecast shows North Dakota, northern Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula could see their first accumulation as early as mid to late October. Areas farther south are expected to see their first snow later, but likely slightly before average or right on schedule as colder air continues filtering in through the rest of fall.

Meteorologist Michael Gonzalez's Full 9 PM Forecast 09-27

Waves of showers and thunderstorms will impact North Dakota tonight and tomorrow, with locally heavy rainfall possible. Skies clear out by the middle of the week, just in time for the first day of October! Michael has the details.

First News at Ten Weather 9/26/2026

Rainy Saturday ahead of a sunny Sunday

SATURDAY - SUNDAY: A swath of rain moved through eastern ND Friday night and into Minnesota early Saturday morning. The same swath of rain will continue in northwest MN over the next several hours, before exiting east mid-evening. A few showers may then linger until after midnight. The total amount of rain is likely to be about 0.5″ to 1″ in Minnesota and less than 0.5″ in eastern ND. It will be a breezy day as well with wind out of the southeast, gusting near 30 mph. As for temperatures, it’s likely that it will only warm several degrees more for the afternoon with highs in the upper-50s to mid-60s.

Cass, Clay counties fully in drought as conditions persist across ND, MN

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) — All of Cass County, North Dakota, is now in drought, with the entire county classified in extreme drought (D3), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s report released Thursday, using data valid as of Sept. 22. Across the Red River in Minnesota, all...

Friday fog and overcast skies. Rain arrives late.

FRIDAY: Fog will hang around in trouble spots in eastern ND in to midday. Otherwise, Friday will remain fairly overcast as the fog lifts. Afternoon highs will again warm into the 60s. Late Friday night into Saturday brings the next rain chance. SATURDAY - SUNDAY: Waking up Saturday morning, rain...