609
FXUS63 KFGF 061513
AFDFGF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1013 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- The probability of widespread weather impacts is low through
  Friday.

&&

.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.

&&

.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.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 621 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025

VFR conditions prevail at all TAF sites through the forecast
period. Look for an increase in north winds late this morning,
with gusts increasing into the 20 to 25 knot range. Gusts will
diminish this evening, with winds falling below 10 knots at all
sites during the late overnight period.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...None.
MN...None.

&&

$$

UPDATE...Lynch/DJR
DISCUSSION...Lynch
AVIATION...Lynch