Forest River, North Dakota Weather
Forest River, North Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Forest River, Walsh County.
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About Forest River, North Dakota
Forest River rests in a quiet embrace of the North Dakota prairie, where the land unfurls in broad, sweeping gestures under an immense sky. It lies 28.4 miles north-west of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 315°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south-west of Minto. The terrain is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that hints at glacial sculpting from ages past, now softened by the persistent work of wind and water. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant promise of rain, a palpable presence that settles over the low-lying fields and the scattered groves of trees that give the place its name. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape in molten gold, catching the subtle rustlings in the tall grasses and deepening the shadows of the occasional weathered barn. The history of Forest River is tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers and homesteaders. The local economy, like much of this region, remains deeply rooted in agriculture, with vast fields of wheat and corn stretching to the horizon, their golden and green hues a testament to the land's enduring fertility. This is a place where the past is not so much buried as it is woven into the fabric of everyday life, a quiet continuity evident in the sturdy grain elevators that punctuate the skyline and the enduring spirit of resilience that has characterized its inhabitants. The Forest River itself, a modest waterway, has historically served as a vital artery, its banks providing a haven for both wildlife and the early settlers who sought sustenance and community in this expansive, open country.
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| Location | Forest River, Walsh County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 48.215267°N, 97.468135°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 58233 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Forest River, North Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Forest River, North Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Forest River includes coordinates 48.215267°N, 97.468135°W, situated in Walsh County. ZIP code 58233. Telephone area code: 701. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
