Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68° N Lon: 93.37° W Elev: 1260 ft.

Overcast and Breezy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 21 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 4 Jan 10:15 am CST
Detailed forecast for

Freeborn County

Rest Of Today
Breezy. Not as cold. Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. Areas of freezing fog in the morning. Patchy fog through the day. Highs in the mid 30s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of fog after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. South winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Friday
Partly sunny. Chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid 20s.



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1032 AM CST Sun Jan 4 2026
 
 

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