Freezing Rain Ending this Morning, Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon
The threat for freezing rain ends from south to north this morning as warmer air surges northward. This warmer air may lead to a threat for severe storms later this afternoon over southwestern Wisconsin and northeast Iowa. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)
Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.
Light Rain Fog/Mist
33°F
1°C
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind Speed | E 16 mph |
| Barometer | 29.70 in (1006.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 31°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Last update | 2 Apr 10:54 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Rochester MN
Today
High: 38 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then ShowersFriday Night
Low: 35 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly CloudySunday
High: 49 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 45 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 45. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 35. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Rochester MN
44.02°N 92.49°W
44.02°N 92.49°W
10:02 am CDT Apr 2, 2026
10am CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
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