Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
825
FNUS53 KMPX 111947
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON...
.DISCUSSION...Southeasterly winds with gusts to around 20-30
knots are expected through tonight. Combined with minimum RHs
falling to near 30% across western and central MN this afternoon,
elevated fire weather conditions are possible for a few hours
today. Rain showers are likely Sunday with slightly stronger
winds, but RHs are much higher so there is lesser fire weather
concerns. Cooler temperatures are expected early next week with
more chances of rain possible later in the week.
MNZ041-047-048-121230-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 1300.
Slight chance of thunderstorms until 1600.
Chance of rain showers after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....70-75.
Min humidity........58-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 23 to 28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
0100. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....52-57.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 6 to
11 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Rain showers likely. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-121230-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1000, then rain showers likely. Slight chance
of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........62-67 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 43000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then mostly clear.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the west
11 to 16 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....54-59.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 31000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-121230-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....49-54.
Max humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. Southeast winds 26 to 31 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
1600, then rain showers likely. Chance of
showers 70 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........61-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Windy. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then mostly clear.
Rain showers likely until 2200, then chance of
rain showers until 0400. Chance of showers 70
percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 23 to 28 mph shifting to
the west 18 to 23 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 30000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
40 to 45. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
South winds 12 to 17 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-121230-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
2200. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....56-61.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 1600. Chance of rain showers. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-79.
Min humidity........51-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 21 to 26 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph shifting to the southwest 18 to
23 mph with gusts to around 35 mph late in the
afternoon.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southwest around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 0100. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-44.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....55-60.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 24000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Northeast winds
5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds
5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 8 to 13 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-121230-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1300. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then mostly clear.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
northwest 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....56-61.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........10 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
50 to 55. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-121230-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after 0400. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Isolated .
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1000. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
Max temperature.....72-77.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.10 to 0.20 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then mostly clear.
Chance of rain showers until 0100. Chance of
showers 50 percent.
Min temperature.....41-46.
Max humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph shifting to the
northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up
to 30 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-121230-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........74-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........57-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 35000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 50
percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........88-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
35 mph shifting to the west 11 to 16 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........42-47 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 8 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-121230-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....54-59.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....73-78.
Min humidity........47-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to around
40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2100 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2200. Chance of rain showers until 0400.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........79-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the
northwest 8 to 12 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 29000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 60 to 65. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. South winds 9 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. West winds 6 to 11 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-121230-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....51-56.
Max humidity........77-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 17 to 22 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1600. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
Max temperature.....71-76.
Min humidity........50-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered .
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 24 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 38000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Slight chance of thunderstorms until 2200.
Chance of rain showers. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........87-92 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to around
30 mph shifting to the northwest 9 to 13 mph
after midnight.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65. Southeast winds 5 to
9 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ076>078-121230-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....50-55.
Max humidity........78-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph increasing to 35 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Chance
of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....69-74.
Min humidity........53-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 18 to 23 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 23 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0100, then partly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers. Chance of showers 50
percent.
Min temperature.....44-49.
Max humidity........89-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west
12 to 17 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph
until early morning.
Precip amount.......Scattered 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....North around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 7 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-121230-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........91-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph increasing to 35 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1000. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-70.
Min humidity........54-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Areas of trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........2 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 1800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 22 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 40000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 0100,
then chance of rain showers. Chance of showers
70 percent.
Min temperature.....45-50.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph shifting to the southwest 12 to 17 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-63.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 27000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-121230-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
247 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0100, then mostly cloudy.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........93-98 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
1300. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........55-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 16 to 21 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Precip amount.......Scattered trace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........3 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 21 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 41000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely until 0100,
then chance of rain showers. Chance of showers
70 percent.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........95-100 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west 8
to 13 mph early in the morning. Gusts up to 35
mph decreasing to 25 mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......Areas of 0.05 to 0.10 inch totals.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1300. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-65.
Min humidity........43-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......Nonetrace to 0.05 inch totals.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Northwest around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 26000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. North winds 5 to
6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 60. Northeast winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 60 to 65.
Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
50 to 55. Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 45 to
50. Southwest winds 5 to 9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
60 to 65. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$