Today and Friday, a Colorado low with a warm front will bring rain to the valley, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the north.
A cold front will follow, bringing gusts out of the northwest over 30 mph, and additional light rain showers will affect northeast ND and the northern valley into Friday morning.
Some areas north could see as much as an inch of rain by the time the week ends, which may impact harvest plans.
Temperature ranges will be significant, with warmer temperatures in the south (60s to low 70s) and cooler temperatures in the north (50s and 60s) due to ongoing rain.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms expected today with significant temperature variations.
Additional rain showers will continue into Friday, potentially affecting harvest plans in some areas.