What is today's weather forecast for Prior Lake, MN?

Today's forecast for Prior Lake shows a high of 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

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

The 7-day forecast for Prior Lake shows highs from 6 to 29 degrees and lows from -6 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Prior Lake, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Prior Lake this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (40% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (30% chance).

How accurate is the Prior Lake weather forecast?

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Prior Lake, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

-3°F
Feels Like -3°F

Humidity 85% Dew Point -6°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.32 in.

Solar Rad 19 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.4 mi. WSW of central Prior Lake
at 9:20 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

50%

SatDec 6

30%

-6

SunDec 7

-4

MonDec 8

30%

TueDec 9

20%

WedDec 10

30%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 15°F, reaching 29°F before cooling to 6°F, then recovering to 26°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 28°F with lows around 13°F.

This Date in Weather History

1982 - The temperature in New York City's Central Park reached 72 degrees to establish a record high for December. The month as a whole was also the warmest of record.

Prior Lake, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -20. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. North wind around 5 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

About Prior Lake, MN

Prior Lake is an exurban city 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Minneapolis, next to Savage and Shakopee in Scott County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Surrounding the shores of Lower and Upper Prior Lake, the city is south of the Minnesota River in an area known as RiverSouth and establishes the urban fringe of the south-southwest portion of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The population was 27,617 at the 2020 census. Prior Lake was incorporated as a village in 1891. It is one of the oldest cities in the south metro area. The city's modern rapid growth is due in part to the ease of access for commuters to the rest of the region, via the upgraded State Highway 13.

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