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 >

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Light Snow

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 3 Jan 7:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

North Mankato MN

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of freezing rain between 9am and 3pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 21. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of freezing rain between 9am and 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
North Mankato MN
 44.19°N 94.04°W (Elev. 991 ft)
5:42 am CST Jan 3, 2026
8am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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