What is today's weather forecast for Elk River, MN?

Today's forecast for Elk River shows a high of 34 degrees and a low of 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

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

The 7-day forecast for Elk River shows highs from 14 to 34 degrees and lows from -2 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Elk River, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Elk River this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (30% chance), Monday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Elk River weather forecast?

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Elk River, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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24°F
Feels Like 24°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point 20°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.96 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.3 mi. WNW of central Elk River
at 5:15 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

50%

-2

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

-2

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

20%

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 34°F to a low of 14°F, then recover to 29°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 28°F with lows around 12°F.

This Date in Weather History

1929 - An icestorm in western New York State resulted in much damage and hardship. A Buffalo report stated, "one was kept awake by the breaking limbs, which snapped off with a report much louder than a rifle shot."

Elk River, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 16 by 11pm, then rising to around 24 during the remainder of the night. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

About Elk River, MN

Elk River is a city and the county seat of Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is situated at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. The population was 25,835 at the 2020 census, making Elk River the second largest city with an area of 42.33 square miles in the Central Minnesota region after St. Cloud. It is the county seat. U.S. Highways 10 and 169 and State Highway 101 are three of the main routes in Elk River, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in the city. Elk River is located 33.2 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 37.4 miles southeast of St. Cloud.

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