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

Today's forecast for Knife River shows a high of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29.

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

The 7-day forecast for Knife River shows highs from 12 to 29 degrees and lows from -3 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Knife River, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Knife River this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (60% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Knife River weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Knife River 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.

Knife River, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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11°F
Feels Like 11°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point 6°F Wind Calm Barometer 28.78 in.

Solar Rad 1 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 5.7 mi. W of central Knife River
at 7:36 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

60%

-3

FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

50%

-3

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 12°F to 29°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 25°F with lows around 10°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Knife River, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Temperature rising to around 35 by 2am. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 8am, then a chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain between 8am and 9am, then snow likely after 9am. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 36 by 10am, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -3. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A slight chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South wind around 5 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

About Knife River, MN

Knife River is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States; located on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The community is located between Duluth and Two Harbors on the North Shore Scenic Drive (County 61), at the mouth of the Knife River, from which it gets its name. Knife River is located 8 miles southwest of the city of Two Harbors. The boundary line between Lake and Saint Louis counties is nearby. Knife River is located within Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County.

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