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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 2:22PM CST until January 21 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and patchy 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 northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. Falling snow showers will also reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:12PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 53 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:12PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 53 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 46 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:42PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 6:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:12PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 49 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:12PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 49 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:42PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 6:42PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 48 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM Thursday to noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.