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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Staples, Staples Municipal Airport (KSAZ)

Lat: 46.38°NLon: 94.81°WElev: 1286ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 9 Jan 4:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Motley MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 5am. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F⇑

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 5am. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Motley MN
 46.28°N 94.72°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
Last Update:
4:02 pm CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 16, 2026
 
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