Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Brainerd - Crow Wing County Airport (KBRD)

Lat: 46.4°NLon: 94.13°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 15 Dec 4:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Brainerd MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 10 by 9pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 3am, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 10 by 9pm, then rising to around 23 during the remainder of the night. Breezy, with a light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 3am, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Brainerd MN
 46.41°N 94.23°W
4:06 pm CST Dec 15, 2025
5pm CST Dec 15, 2025-6pm CST Dec 22, 2025
 
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