What is today's weather forecast for Downer, MN?

Today's forecast for Downer shows a low of 4 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of rain between 4am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Downer, MN?

The 7-day forecast for Downer shows highs from 14 to 31 degrees and lows from -11 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Downer, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Downer this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Downer weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Downer 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.

Downer, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Blizzard Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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35°F
Feels Like 31°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 34°F Wind WSW 5 MPH Gusts 8 Barometer 28.74 in.

Report from a personal weather station 7.7 mi. E of central Downer
at 2:09 AM Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

80%

-3

-11

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

-7

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 21°F to 20°F, reaching a high of 31°F. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 24°F with lows around 7°F.

This Date in Weather History

1981 - A heavy lake-effect snow blanketed the southern and southeast shores of Lake Michigan leaving up to 22 inches of snow at Valparaiso IND.

Downer, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: A slight chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of rain between 4am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow, mainly before 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Temperature falling to around -3 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a north northwest wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 34 to 39 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Night: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -29. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 18 to 23 mph becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -23. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 14. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

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

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. North northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

About Downer, MN

Downer is an unincorporated community in Elkton Township, Clay County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Moorhead and Barnesville at the junction of Minnesota State Highway 9 and County Road 10 (90th Avenue South). Interstate 94 is nearby.

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