What is today's weather forecast for Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing, MN?

Today's forecast for Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing shows a low of 7 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 3am and 5am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing, MN?

The 7-day forecast for Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing shows highs from 13 to 28 degrees and lows from -12 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (40% chance), Thursday (90% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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37°F
Feels Like 30°F

Humidity 98% Dew Point 36°F Wind WSW 9 MPH Barometer 29.03 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.4 mi. SE of central Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing
at 1:55 AM Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

40%

ThuDec 18

90%

-4

-12

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

-6

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 19°F to 21°F, reaching a high of 28°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 23°F with lows around 6°F.

This Date in Weather History

1944 - Typhoon Cobra, also known as the Typhoon of 1944 or Halsey's Typhoon, was the United States Navy designation for a tropical cyclone that struck the Task Force 38 in the during World War II in the Pacific. The typhoon was first observed on December 17 as it surprised a fleet of ships in the open waters of the western Pacific Ocean. Sustained winds associated with the storm were up to 100 mph with gusts to 140 mph. On December 18, the small but violent typhoon hit the Task Force while many of the ships were attempting to refuel. Due to the extreme seas and winds, three destroyers capsized and went down with practically all hands, while a cruiser, five aircraft carriers, and three destroyers suffered serious damage. Approximately 790 officers and men were lost or killed with another 80 injured. This storm inflicted more damage on the Navy than any storm since the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, in 1889.

Detroit Lakes Automatic Weather Observing, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: A slight chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 3am and 5am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow, mainly before 4pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 3pm. Temperature falling to around -4 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a north northwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Night: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -23. South southeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

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