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FXUS63 KFGF 261312
AFDFGF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
712 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Hazardous wind chills, as low as 45 below zero, this morning
  will slowly improve by midday.

- Light snow and gusty winds could bring reduced visibility to
  parts of northwest Minnesota and the northern Red River Valley
  late this morning through late this afternoon.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 712 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

Wind chill values this morning are generally in the 20 below
zero to 35 below zero range across much of the area. Made slight
adjustments to reflect the latest trends for sky cover, winds,
and temps.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 338 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

...Synopsis...

Northwest flow prevails this week, with an Arctic airmass
temporarily retreating slightly northeastward into Ontario. Warm air
advection today will bring light snow to parts of the area,
primarily northwest Minnesota and far northeast North Dakota.
Accumulations are expected to be less than 1 inch. South winds
prevail early, then shift to the west, then northwest as a shortwave
traverses the area. Blowing and drifting snow will be possible.
Heading into Tuesday as Arctic air settles back southward into the
Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Winds diminish heading into
Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with generally quiet, but cold
weather through Friday. Ensembles are converging on a more active
weekend ahead, with precip chances both Saturday and Sunday. At this
time, confidence in the details is rather low; however, it is worth
keeping an eye on as the week progresses.

...Hazardous Wind Chills this Morning...

Winds this morning are on the increase ahead of a shortwave.
Temperatures are also rising, however, there will be a period of
time where wind chill values will be as low as 45 below zero.
Significant improvement is expected by mid morning, with temps
climbing above zero heading into midday.

...Reduced Visibility Possible this Afternoon and Evening...

The same shortwave that brings slightly warmer air into the area
will bring a chance for light snow across parts of northeast North
Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Gusty winds out of the south will
shift to the west, then northwest this afternoon and evening. This
will support blowing and drifting snow, especially where new snow
falls. The highest probability for blowing snow is in the northern
Red River Valley and far northwest Minnesota, where visibility
reductions to 1 mile are possible at times.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM CST Mon Jan 26 2026

VFR conditions prevail this morning at all TAF sites. South
winds this morning will shift to the southwest, then west by
midday ahead of a cold front. There is a chance for light snow
along the front, primarily at KTVF and KBJI, with winds shifting
to the northwest late this afternoon. Broken MVFR to IFR
ceilings accompany the front, with winds of 15 to 20 knots and
gusts up to 25 knots.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Cold Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for
     NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054.
     Wind Advisory until 10 PM CST this evening for NDZ006-007-014-
     015-024-026-028-029-054.
MN...Cold Weather Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for
     MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040.

&&

$$

UPDATE...Lynch
DISCUSSION...Lynch
AVIATION...Lynch