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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Red Wing - Red Wing Regional Airport (KRGK)

Lat: 44.59°NLon: 92.48°WElev: 781ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.44 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Red Wing Municipal Airport MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 8 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 8 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. South wind around 5 mph.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Red Wing Municipal Airport MN
 44.56°N 92.53°W (Elev. 732 ft)
1:46 am CST Jan 16, 2026
2am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database