Station Name: RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT GRAND FORKS, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 830 feet

Nearest Address:
134 Demers Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Grand Forks County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9269234, -97.0292435

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 1:26PM CST until January 17 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:26 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The hazardously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Blizzard Warning issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning tonight, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 17 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning tonight, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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 should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and 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 Friday evening commute.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing snow tonight. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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.

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. Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 6:01PM CST until January 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and 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 Friday evening commute.

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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 16 at 11:33PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Blowing snow and occasional visibility reductions to under 1/2SM remain possible through Saturday morning along with wind gusts to 40 mph. Blizzard conditions possible Sunday. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Steele County. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * 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. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to 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 tire chains, 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.