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Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Fog/Mist

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 10 Dec 1:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Kensington MN

Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 02:20am until December 10, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 10, 02:20am until December 10, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 16 °F⇓

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -2 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 12 °F⇓

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a north northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around -2 by 5pm. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Kensington MN
 45.81°N 95.67°W (Elev. 1381 ft)
Last Update:
11:32 pm CST Dec 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Dec 10, 2025-6pm CST Dec 16, 2025
 
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