Snow and Ice Potential Forecasts

One-two punch of winter will bring two rounds of snow, one beginning this evening into Thursday, and another, stronger system on Friday and Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Detroit Lakes Airport-Wething Field (KDTL)

Lat: 46.83°NLon: 95.89°WElev: 1391ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 2 Apr 4:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Detroit Lakes MN

Winter Weather Advisory April 2, 04:40pm until April 2, 07:00pm
Winter Storm Warning April 3, 04:00pm until April 5, 01:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 2, 04:40pm until April 2, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 7pm.  Low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. East northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow after noon. High near 34. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 7pm. Low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after noon. High near 34. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 6 to 14 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. North northwest wind 14 to 16 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Detroit Lakes MN
 46.77°N 95.89°W
3:36 pm CDT Apr 2, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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