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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 10 Jan 7:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Albert Lea MN

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Cloudy and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow between 9am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Albert Lea MN
 43.65°N 93.36°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
6:52 am CST Jan 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Jan 10, 2026-6pm CST Jan 16, 2026
 
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