Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)

Lat: 44.88°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 840ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	E 14 mph
Barometer	29.65 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 May 3:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Richfield MN

Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 72 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers
Memorial Day
High: 69 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. High near 72. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.