Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cloquet Carlton County Airport (KCOQ)

Lat: 46.7°NLon: 92.5°WElev: 1280ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Dec 11:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Cromwell MN

Winter Storm Watch December 9, 12:00pm until December 10, 03:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow and freezing rain likely before midnight, then a slight chance of snow between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Blustery.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow and freezing rain likely before midnight, then a slight chance of snow between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cromwell MN
 46.67°N 92.88°W
11:26 am CST Dec 8, 2025
11am CST Dec 8, 2025-6pm CST Dec 14, 2025
 
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