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 87%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.40 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Rush City MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers after 3am.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Scattered snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers after 3am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Rush City MN
 45.68°N 93.08°W (Elev. 942 ft)
3:12 am CST Jan 16, 2026
3am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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