Fargo Weather: Chilly start gives way to 50s before midweek rain
A high-pressure system brings dry, sunny days to the Northern Plains, with temperatures rising from the 30s to the 50s before a low-pressure system arrives Wednesday.
By Lauren Foster ·
Fargo residents will endure one final day of cool temperatures Friday before a warming trend takes hold for the weekend. The city sits near its November average with a forecast high of 38 degrees and a low of 23. A high-pressure system settles over the region, producing mostly sunny skies and dry air.
The cold air mass remains in place through Friday night and into Saturday morning. Saturday begins with a low in the 20s before a southerly wind drives temperatures upward. The afternoon high reaches 42 degrees. Wind gusts may exceed 30 miles per hour, making the day breezy.
Temperatures continue to climb Sunday. The high reaches 49 degrees with a low of 30. Conditions remain breezy with partly cloudy skies. The warming pattern persists into Monday, when the afternoon high hits 55 degrees. Tuesday brings a slight cooldown to a high of 53.
Meteorologists identify a low-pressure system originating from the Rockies as the next major weather driver for the region. This system is expected to slide into the Northern Plains by Wednesday. The arrival of this low will likely bring rain showers and gusty winds to the area.
The forecast for Wednesday calls for a high of 52 and a low of 42, with rain and wind possible. Thursday marks the coldest day of the upcoming week, with a high of 48 and a low of 44. Rain showers are expected to continue through the end of the week.
The shift from dry, stable air to wetter conditions occurs over a five-day span. The upper-level ridge that brought the warmth to the first half of next week will be replaced by the incoming low. Residents should monitor local weather updates as the system approaches the Northern Plains.
