Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
990
FNUS53 KMPX 060943
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.DISCUSSION...Widespread showers & thunderstorms this morning will
diminish by early this afternoon then resume late this afternoon.
THe precipitation will then change over to a wintry mix of
freezing rain & snow this evening to early morning Saturday, then
gradually end as snow showers through late Saturday morning.
Warmer & drier conditions return for Sunday & Monday, but Min RH
values are expected to remain around 40% or higher. Additional
rounds of rain and snow showers return Tuesday and remain in the
forecast through mid-next week. Temperatures will continue to run
above normal.
MNZ041-047-048-070015-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1500.
Chance of light freezing rain after 1200. Rain
showers likely possibly mixed with sleet after
1500. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....42-47.
Min humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
northwest 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30
mph in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of sleet until 2100. Chance of
light freezing rain until 0300. Chance of snow
showers. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....21-26.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 18 to 23 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph shifting to the
southwest 10 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West winds 12 to
17 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 25 to
30. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Highs 35 to 40.
East winds 12 to 17 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 35 to 40. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 25. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 14 to 19 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-070015-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1500, then
rain showers likely possibly mixed with
freezing rain. Chance of precipitation 70
percent.
Max temperature.....44-49.
Min humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........1 hour.
Mixing height.......Around 1000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers possibly mixed with
freezing rain until 2400. Snow showers likely
after 2100 until 2400, then chance of snow
showers possibly mixed with freezing rain.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....22-27.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Slight
chance of snow showers until 0900. Chance of
snow 20 percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........49-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
southwest 8 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 19000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 25 to
30. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Highs 40 to 45.
East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. Northeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25. West winds 5 to
9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-070015-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1200. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....45-50.
Min humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northeast around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 4000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers possibly mixed with
freezing rain. Snow showers possibly mixed with
sleet after 2400. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....25-30.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Chance of
snow showers until 1200. Chance of snow 50
percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph shifting to the
west 5 to 10 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 12 to
17 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 25 to 30. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers. Highs 40 to 45.
Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 13 to 18 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-070015-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1500, then
rain showers possibly mixed with freezing rain,
sleet and snow showers likely. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....43-48.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph increasing to
northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph in the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Light freezing rain, snow showers
possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet
likely until 2400, then chance of snow showers
possibly mixed with freezing rain. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Min temperature.....22-27.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Slight
chance of snow showers until 0900. Chance of
snow 20 percent.
Max temperature.....41-46.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph shifting to the
southwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
17 to 22 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 16 to
21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
12 to 17 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows 25 to
30. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers. Highs 40 to 45. East winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. North winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 40 to 45. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. South winds 8 to
13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
50 to 55. South winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-065-066-070015-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-Renville-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello, Olivia,
and Hutchinson
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1200, then
rain showers likely. Chance of showers 70
percent.
Max temperature.....46-51.
Min humidity........80-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 11000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers until
2400. Rain showers possibly mixed with freezing
rain. Snow showers possibly mixed with sleet
after 2400. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....23-28.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Chance of
snow showers until 0900. Chance of snow 40
percent.
Max temperature.....39-44.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
west 8 to 13 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 21000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 13 to
18 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers. Highs 40 to 45. Northeast winds 11 to 16 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ067-073>075-070015-
Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers until 1200, then
rain showers likely. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1500. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....48-53.
Min humidity........85-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
2400. Rain showers possibly mixed with freezing
rain. Chance of snow showers possibly mixed
with sleet after 2400. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
Min temperature.....23-28.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Chance of
snow showers until 0900. Chance of snow 40
percent.
Max temperature.....39-44.
Min humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
13 to 18 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers. Highs 45 to 50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 25 to 30. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 8 to
13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 50 to 55. South winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-070015-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1500. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....50-55.
Min humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 8 mph late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 3 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 5000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
2400. Rain showers. Chance of snow showers
possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet
after 0300. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1200, then sunny. Chance of
snow showers possibly mixed with freezing rain
until 0900. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 30 to 35. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Highs 45 to 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 25 to 30. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-070015-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1500. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
southwest 6 to 11 mph early in the afternoon,
then shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph late in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 6 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms and light
freezing rain likely until 2400. Rain showers
possibly mixed with sleet. Chance of light
freezing rain and snow showers after 2400.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....24-29.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny until 1200, then sunny. Chance of
snow showers until 0900. Chance of snow 40
percent.
Max temperature.....41-46.
Min humidity........59-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers. Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 50 to 55. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 13 to 18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
45 to 50. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. South winds 19 to
24 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-070015-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 1000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until 2400.
Rain showers until 0300, then chance of rain
showers possibly mixed with freezing rain.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....26-31.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1200, then mostly sunny.
Chance of snow showers possibly mixed with
freezing rain until 0900. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds
7 to 12 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers possibly mixed
with snow showers. Highs 50 to 55. East winds 14 to 19 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 30 to 35. Northeast winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
45 to 50. Northwest winds 13 to 18 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. South winds 19 to
24 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
$$
MNZ076>078-070015-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers until 1200, then chance of
rain showers until 1500, then rain showers
likely and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Max temperature.....53-58.
Min humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph shifting to the
southwest late in the afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 9000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms until 2400.
Rain showers until 0300, then chance of rain
showers possibly mixed with freezing rain and
snow showers. Chance of precipitation 90
percent.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1200, then mostly sunny.
Chance of snow showers possibly mixed with rain
showers and freezing rain until 0900. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....39-44.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....West around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Northwest winds 7 to
12 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 30 to 35. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers possibly mixed
with snow showers. Highs 45 to 50. East winds 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 25 to 30. Northeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25 to 30. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-070015-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, and Ladysmith
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. Chance of showers
70 percent.
Max temperature.....47-52.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 5000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2400. Rain showers. Slight chance of
light freezing rain after 0300. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........92-97 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 1200, then mostly sunny.
Snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers
and freezing rain likely until 0900, then
chance of snow showers until 1200. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 55. Northwest winds 6 to
11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows 30 to 35. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers possibly mixed
with rain showers. Highs 40 to 45. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
25 to 30. Northeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
$$
WIZ023>028-070015-
St. Croix-Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of Hudson, River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
343 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1500. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....51-56.
Min humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
until late afternoon.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.20 to 0.30 inch totals.
Hours of sun........None.
Mixing height.......Around 700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 9 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 7000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms until 0300, then chance of rain
showers. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5 to 6 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph in the late evening and overnight.
Precip amount.......Widespread 0.30 to 0.50 inch totals.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Rain showers possibly mixed with
snow showers and freezing rain likely until
0900, then slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers until 1200. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
Max temperature.....40-45.
Min humidity........56-61 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 36000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. Southwest winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds
7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 35. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers and snow showers.
Highs 45 to 50. East winds 8 to 13 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers possibly
mixed with rain showers. Lows 25 to 30. Northeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers. Highs
40 to 45. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 20 to 25. Northwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and snow
showers. Highs 45 to 50. South winds 12 to 17 mph.
$$