Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
930
FNUS53 KMPX 071951
FWFMPX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Central and South Central
Minnesota and West Central Wisconsin
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Dry airmass will remain in place through mid-week. A widespread
frost is possible across much of central Minnesota tonight. Minimum
RH`s are once again forecast to dip to between and 25 to 35
percent Wednesday. Fortunately, winds will remain light with
surface high pressure over the region. A gradual warming trend
will send highs back into the 70s by late week, but dew point
values increase, too. The next best chance for precipitation
arrives for the second half of the weekend.
MNZ041-047-048-081215-
Douglas-Stevens-Pope-
Including the cities of Alexandria, Morris, and Glenwood
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........63-68 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 5 to 7 mph shifting to the
southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....46-51.
Max humidity........73-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3000 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 61000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 14 to
19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Northwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ042-043-049-081215-
Todd-Morrison-Stearns-
Including the cities of Long Prairie, Little Falls, and St Cloud
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming southeast around
5 mph late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........26-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 13 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 33000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........6 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ044-045-050>053-081215-
Mille Lacs-Kanabec-Benton-Sherburne-Isanti-Chisago-
Including the cities of Princeton, Mora, Sauk Rapids, Elk River,
Cambridge, and Center City
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0100.
Min temperature.....27-32.
Max humidity........81-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph in the evening becoming
light, then becoming east around 5 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....59-64.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 25000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........76-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 48000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 11 to
16 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 19 to 24 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 19 to 24 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 14 to 19 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ054>056-064-081215-
Lac Qui Parle-Swift-Chippewa-Yellow Medicine-
Including the cities of Madison, Benson, Montevideo,
and Granite Falls
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming southeast 5 to 7
mph after midnight.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 57000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....47-52.
Max humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph early in the morning.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....71-76.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 67000 or excellent (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds
6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
75 to 80. Southeast winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
45 to 50. Northwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ057>059-066-081215-
Kandiyohi-Meeker-Wright-McLeod-
Including the cities of Willmar, Litchfield, Monticello,
and Hutchinson
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........72-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light, then becoming east around 5 mph
late in the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 12 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 32000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........68-73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........36-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 53000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 6 to
11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Northwest winds 5 to
7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 13 to
18 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows
55 to 60. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ065-067-073>075-081215-
Renville-Sibley-Redwood-Brown-Nicollet-
Including the cities of Olivia, Gaylord, Redwood Falls, New Ulm,
and St Peter
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening becoming
light, then becoming east 5 to 6 mph late in
the night.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........28-33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3200 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 11 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 37000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....43-48.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 11 to 16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....68-73.
Min humidity........35-40 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 54000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 13 to
18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. West winds 7 to 12 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ060>063-068>070-081215-
Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington-Carver-Scott-Dakota-
Including the cities of Minneapolis, Blaine, St Paul, Stillwater,
Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Shakopee, and Hastings
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....31-36.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 23000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....40-45.
Max humidity........69-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........38-43 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 50000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 5 to 7 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to 9 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ082-083-091-081215-
Watonwan-Blue Earth-Martin-
Including the cities of St James, Mankato, and Fairmont
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....33-38.
Max humidity........75-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 7 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....66-71.
Min humidity........27-32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 3500 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 34000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Min temperature.....42-47.
Max humidity........64-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Max temperature.....67-72.
Min humidity........33-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........7 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2300 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 19 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 45000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. South winds 7 to
12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Northwest winds 5 to
9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds 5 to
7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southeast winds 12 to
17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. Northeast winds 6 to 11 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MNZ084-085-092-093-081215-
Waseca-Steele-Faribault-Freeborn-
Including the cities of Waseca, Owatonna, Blue Earth,
and Albert Lea
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....32-37.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........29-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 22000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....38-43.
Max humidity........70-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....64-69.
Min humidity........37-42 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2400 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 18 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 7 to 12 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. West winds 5 to 9 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 11 to
16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 75 to 80.
South winds 14 to 19 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
70 to 75. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
MNZ076>078-081215-
Le Sueur-Rice-Goodhue-
Including the cities of Le Sueur, Faribault, and Red Wing
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Widespread frost after 0400.
Min temperature.....30-35.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 6 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Areas of frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........28-33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2600 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 8 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 20000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....37-42.
Max humidity........71-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....63-68.
Min humidity........39-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........8 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 17 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 47000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 6 to 11 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds 5 to
6 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 8 to
13 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 60. Southeast winds
12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
South winds 13 to 18 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 70 to 75.
North winds 5 to 9 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. South winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ014>016-023-081215-
Polk-Barron-Rusk-St. Croix-
Including the cities of Osceola, Rice Lake, Ladysmith, and Hudson
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0100 until 0400,
then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....28-33.
Max humidity........84-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds around 5 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........30-35 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 5 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 15000 or fair (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........83-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....61-66.
Min humidity........40-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2700 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 16 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 44000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
6 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. East winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
South winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 50 to
55. South winds 8 to 13 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Northwest winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. East winds 5 to 6 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$
WIZ024>028-081215-
Pierce-Dunn-Pepin-Chippewa-Eau Claire-
Including the cities of River Falls, Menomonie, Durand,
Chippewa Falls, and Eau Claire
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear. Areas of frost after 0100 until 0400,
then widespread frost.
Min temperature.....29-34.
Max humidity........82-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......North winds 5 to 8 mph in the evening becoming
light.
Precip amount.......None.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny. Widespread frost until 1000.
Max temperature.....57-62.
Min humidity........32-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Light winds becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........11 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2800 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....Southeast around 4 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 12000 or poor (Ave 12-6 PM).
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear.
Min temperature.....34-39.
Max humidity........86-91 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 5 to 8 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max temperature.....62-67.
Min humidity........41-46 percent.
20-foot winds.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
Precip amount.......None.
Hours of sun........9 hours.
Mixing height.......Around 2900 ft agl (Ave 12-6 PM).
Transport winds.....South around 14 mph (Ave 12-6 PM).
Smoke dispersal.....Around 42000 or good (Ave 12-6 PM).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest winds 5 to
8 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Southeast winds 6 to
11 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds
11 to 16 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
Southeast winds 12 to 17 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows 55 to
60. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 70.
West winds 5 to 8 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows 50 to 55. Southeast winds 5 to 7 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs
65 to 70. Southeast winds 5 to 9 mph.
$$