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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1030.6 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 11 Jan 3:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

North Mankato MN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Mankato MN
 44.19°N 94.04°W (Elev. 991 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am CST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Jan 11, 2026-6pm CST Jan 17, 2026
 
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