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

Today's forecast for Ranier shows a low of -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow likely, mainly after 4am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ranier shows highs from -2 to 40 degrees and lows from -14 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ranier, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ranier this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (60% chance), Friday (60% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Ranier weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ranier 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.

Ranier, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Cold Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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Humidity 87% Dew Point -3°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.96 in.

Visibility 12.4 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.4 mi. SW of central Ranier
at 1:10 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 11

60%

-5

FriDec 12

60%

-11

SatDec 13

-2

-14

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from -2°F to a high of 40°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 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 21°F with lows around 2°F.

This Date in Weather History

1932 - Very cold weather prevailed along the West Coast. San Francisco received 0.8 inch of snow, and at the airport the temperature dipped to 20 degrees. At Sacramento CA, the mercury dipped to 17 degrees to establish an all-time record low for that location. Morning lows were below freezing from the 9th to the 15th at Sacramento, and the high on the 11th was just 34 degrees. The cold wave dealt severe damage to truck crops and orange groves in the Sacramento Valley.

Ranier, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around -5. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 9 by 10am, then falling to around -2 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values between -25 and -30. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a south wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

About Ranier, MN

Ranier rə-NEER) is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 569 at the 2020 census. Ranier is located east of the city of International Falls, along State Highway 11 (MN 11). Fort Frances, Ontario is located directly across the river. Incorporated in 1908, the small village of Ranier began as a lively pioneer town filled with people eager to make their mark in the northland. Businesses sprang up all over Ranier, including hotels, grocers, saloons, and brothels. During prohibition, this little boom town gained a gnarly reputation. Illegal booze was the name of the game and everyone in Ranier was playing. Being the port of entry into Canada and being situated on Rainy Lake made for a prime playing field for bootleggers.

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