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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

Staples, Staples Municipal Airport (KSAZ)

Lat: 46.38°NLon: 94.81°WElev: 1286ft.

Fair

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 7:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Cushing MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries between 10pm and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of flurries between 7am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of sleet between noon and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of flurries between 10pm and 3am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of flurries between 7am and 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of sleet between noon and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Cushing MN
 46.22°N 94.63°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
Last Update:
4:42 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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