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

Today's forecast for Forbes shows a high of 27 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27.

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

The 7-day forecast for Forbes shows highs from 8 to 27 degrees and lows from -10 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Forbes, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Forbes this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Forbes weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Forbes 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.

Forbes, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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9°F
Feels Like 9°F

Humidity 85% Dew Point 5°F Wind SSW 1 MPH Gusts 1 Barometer 29.8 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.5 mi. ENE of central Forbes
at 6:00 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

80%

-10

FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

-10

SunDec 21

-8

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 8°F to 27°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 23°F with lows around 5°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Forbes, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow between 3am and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Temperature rising to around 33 by 3am. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow and freezing rain likely before 3pm, then snow. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Temperature rising to near 32 by 9am, then falling to around 11 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -10. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

About Forbes, MN

Forbes is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located 10 miles southwest of the city of Eveleth at the junction of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Highway 16. Forbes is located along the boundary line between Clinton Township and McDavitt Township. State Highway 37 (MN 37) and U.S. Highway 53 are both nearby. The Saint Louis River is in the vicinity.

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