Fargo News: 7-Day Weather Forecast and Local Updates

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for southeast and east-central North Dakota, as well as northwest and most Minnesota counties within the Fargo viewing area, as a heavy snow event is expected to begin on April 3, 2026.

The National Weather Service has placed the Winter Storm Warning in effect from 1:00 PM CDT on April 3 until 7:00 PM CDT on April 4. Total snowfall for the region is expected to range between 6 and 12 inches, with the possibility of locally higher amounts.

According to reporting from KVRR, the weather system is being driven by a Colorado low bringing snow to the Northern Plains. The National Weather Service described the event as a one-two punch of winter consisting of two rounds of snow.

Forecast for April 3

On April 3, the high temperature is forecast to reach 34°F under mostly cloudy skies. Snow is likely to begin mainly after 5:00 PM, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service estimates that total daytime snow accumulation could be less than one inch.

Hourly data provided by Valley News Live indicates a gradual transition in weather conditions throughout the day. At 9:00 AM, temperatures were 29°F and partly cloudy. By 12:00 PM, the temperature rose to 33°F with cloudy skies. Precipitation chances increase in the afternoon, reaching 20% at 2:00 PM and 40% by 3:00 PM.

By 5:00 PM on April 3, the forecast predicts showers with a 50% chance of precipitation and a temperature of 35°F. Between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, the weather is expected to shift to a rain and snow mix, with precipitation probabilities rising to 60% and 70% respectively. By 8:00 PM, the forecast indicates a 90% chance of snow as temperatures drop to 33°F.

From the night of April 3 into April 4, heavy snow is expected. The low temperature is forecast to be around 30°F with northeast winds around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches is possible during this period.

Impacts for April 4

Heavy snow is expected to continue on April 4, primarily before 1:00 PM. The National Weather Service forecasts an additional 3 to 5 inches of new snow accumulation. The high temperature for April 4 is expected to be near 33°F.

Hazardous travel conditions are expected on April 4 due to patchy blowing snow, which is forecast to begin after 9:00 AM. Winds will shift to the northwest, ranging between 13 and 20 mph.

The weather is expected to clear by Saturday night, April 4, with partly cloudy skies and a low temperature around 24°F. West northwest winds will continue at 8 to 15 mph.

Extended Regional Outlook

The forecast for April 5 indicates a high temperature of 40°F. There is a slight chance of rain and snow during the day, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low of 23°F on April 5 night.

Conditions will remain cold heading into the next week. On April 6, the high is forecast to be 30°F with mostly sunny and blustery conditions, dropping to a low of 15°F that night.

On April 7, the high temperature is expected to reach 38°F with partly sunny and breezy conditions.