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

Rush City Regional Airport (KROS)

Lat: 45.7°NLon: 92.95°WElev: 919ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.39 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Branch MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 4pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 13 by 4pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Branch MN
 45.49°N 92.96°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:46 am CST Jan 16, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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