Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Crane Lake - Scotts Seaplane Base (KCDD)

Lat: 48.26°NLon: 92.47°WElev: 1122ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 28 Dec 11:14 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Crane Lake MN

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm.  Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly before noon.  High near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before noon. High near 20. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 1. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Calm wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crane Lake MN
 48.28°N 92.5°W
11:12 am CST Dec 28, 2025
11am CST Dec 28, 2025-6pm CST Jan 3, 2026
 
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