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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Partly Cloudy

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Preston MN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light north wind.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light north wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow and freezing rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Preston MN
 43.67°N 92.08°W
Last Update:
5:06 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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