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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Light Snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 9 Nov 3:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Hartland MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Scattered flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Hartland MN
 43.82°N 93.39°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 pm CST Nov 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Nov 9, 2025-6pm CST Nov 16, 2025
 
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