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

Current conditions at

Maple Lake, Maple Lake Municipal Airport (KMGG)

Lat: 45.24°NLon: 93.99°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 May 8:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cokato MN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Steady temperature around 62. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 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.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Steady temperature around 62. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 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
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Cokato MN
 45.13°N 94.12°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
7:09 am CDT May 23, 2024
8am CDT May 23, 2024-6pm CDT May 29, 2024
 
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