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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Light Snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 9 Nov 1:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Albert Lea MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Scattered flurries before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Albert Lea MN
 43.67°N 93.36°W (Elev. 1211 ft)
Last Update:
1:52 pm CST Nov 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CST Nov 9, 2025-6pm CST Nov 15, 2025
 
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