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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

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Overcast

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 2 Jan 12:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light northwest wind.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 14 by 5am. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F⇑

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light northwest wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 14 by 5am. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Light southeast wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester MN
 44.02°N 92.49°W
Last Update:
11:16 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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