Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ)

Lat: 44.07°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 1112ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 17 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.50 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Waseca MN

Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 5pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Blustery.
    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 5pm. Patchy blowing snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waseca MN
 44.08°N 93.5°W (Elev. 1138 ft)
9:51 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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