FXUS63 KFGF 061741

AFDFGF



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Grand Forks ND

1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



.KEY MESSAGES...



- The probability of widespread weather impacts is low through

  Friday.



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.UPDATE...

Issued at 1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



The cold front has been pushing south and while CAA aloft is

underway there shouldn't be a noticeable impact on temps 

besides highs leveling off earlier in the afternoon (mid 30s in 

the north and 40s elsewhere). Minor adjustments were made to 

reflect near term trends, otherwise forecast is on track with 

increasing winds behind the front (sustained 15-20 mph gusting 

to 30 mph). 



UPDATE Issued at 1012 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



High clouds continue to slide south, with mostly sunny skies

prevailing. A cold front is still on track to arrive early this

afternoon, with an early afternoon high temperature expected

before gradually dropping through 6pm (already approaching 40 

in areas without snow cover). THe main impact from this front

will be an increase in winds, with breezy north winds in the

northern RRV (gusts around 30 mph). Forecast remains on track,

so only minor adjustments to near term trends were made. 



UPDATE

Issued at 621 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



Mostly clear skies prevail across the region this morning with

temperatures in the low to mid 20s. Winds are generally light

and variable. The forecast remains on track with no adjustments

needed at this time.



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.DISCUSSION...

Issued at 322 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



...Synopsis...



Upper flow over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest continues out 

of the north today into Monday, with a shortwave ridge axis 

traversing the region late Tuesday into Wednesday. This will be 

closely followed by an upper low that will bring a chance of light 

precipitation to the area on Wednesday. Temperatures on Wednesday 

support mainly liquid precipitation as the best chances occur after 

sunrise when temps will be above freezing. The upper low pushes east 

on Thursday, with ridging taking shape to the west. This will drift 

east on Friday, allowing temps to climb well into the 50s to near 60 

degrees. Even warmer highs are favored for Saturday and Sunday with 

highs in the 60s each day. There is a slight chance for showers and 

possibly a thunderstorm or two on Saturday.



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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...

Issued at 1241 PM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025



VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period across

eastern ND and northwest MN. A cold front will result in

increasing winds this afternoon, with northerly winds

periodically gusting over 25kt (mainly in eastern ND). Winds

gradually decrease below 12kt this evening and overnight as

surface high pressure builds out of Canada. 



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.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

ND...None.

MN...None.



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UPDATE...Lynch/DJR

DISCUSSION...Lynch

AVIATION...DJR