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Weather in Grand Forks, North Dakota

09:28 AM

Now

27° F

Feels Like 9°

Precipitation 7 %

Wind 20 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Humidity 81 %

Today

Day 34°

Night 10°

Precipitation 83 %

Wind 20 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

FROST FORECAST

Overnight Frost 12 AM – 8 AM

Tomorrow Morning Frost 12 AM – 9 AM

Grand Forks Weather Forecast Updated

58 minutes ago

Last updated on March 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM

Air Quality in Grand Forks

NOW

40 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 3.03 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 3.38 µg/m³

O₃ 0.043 ppm

NO₂ 1.3 ppb

SO₂ 0.1 ppb

CO 0.14 ppm

NH₃ 4.38 µg/m³

NO 0.01 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 3.03 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 3.38 µg/m³

O₃ – 85.37 µg/m³

NO₂ – 2.36 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.23 µg/m³

CO – 162.93 µg/m³

NH₃ – 4.38 µg/m³

NO – 0.01 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Grand Forks

Severe Future Possible

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued March 11 at 9:21PM CDT until March 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Mar 12, 1:00 PM → Mar 13, 1:00 PM

WHAT: Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations of 2 to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high
as 55 mph.

WHERE: Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota.

WHEN: From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon.

IMPACTS: Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult. Falling and blowing snow, frequently reducing
visibility below a half mile, may make travel dangerous,
especially in open country. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.

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Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Updated: Mar 12, 2:49 AM Source: NWS Alert

Moderate Expected Likely

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 4:38AM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Mar 12, 1:00 PM → Mar 13, 7:00 AM

WHAT: Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

WHERE: Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and
northeast North Dakota.

WHEN: From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead
to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making
travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to
blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday
evening and Friday morning commutes.

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Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Updated: Mar 12, 8:29 AM Source: NWS Alert