Freezing Rain Tonight, Severe Storms Possible Thursday

A winter storm will bring a belt of freezing rain along and north of I-90, especially in central Wisconsin, while mainly rain occurs to the south. Then, Thursday afternoon may bring severe thunderstorms to southwestern Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Light Freezing Rain Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 15 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 2 Apr 12:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Rochester International Airport MN

Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 8am.  High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 44. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 35. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 18 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain or freezing rain likely. Low around 32. Breezy, with an east wind 18 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 44. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 35. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 17 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 16 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 24 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Rochester International Airport MN
 43.89°N 92.49°W
12:46 am CDT Apr 2, 2026
12am CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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