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 >

Current conditions at

St. Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)

Lat: 45.54°NLon: 94.05°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.42 in (998.3 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Saint Cloud MN

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 05:07am until January 16, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 05:07am until January 16, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 4 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 2 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Blustery

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

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

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 2 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Saint Cloud MN
 45.56°N 94.18°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
4:46 am CST Jan 16, 2026
5am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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