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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jan 9:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Albert Lea MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely with a chance of flurries before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely with a chance of flurries before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of flurries between 9am and 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight 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 15. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Albert Lea MN
 43.65°N 93.36°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
9:02 pm CST Jan 9, 2026
10pm CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 16, 2026
 
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