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

Today's forecast for Shovel Lake shows a high of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of flurries before 4pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Shovel Lake shows highs from 9 to 24 degrees and lows from -7 to 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Shovel Lake, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Shovel Lake this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (40% chance), Friday (70% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Shovel Lake weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Shovel Lake 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.

Shovel Lake, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

11°F
Feels Like -4°F

Humidity 51% Dew Point -4°F Wind S 12 MPH Gusts 23 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 73 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.3 mi. E of central Shovel Lake
at 3:07 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

70%

-2

SatDec 6

-7

SunDec 7

-6

MonDec 8

50%

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 9°F to 24°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 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 24°F with lows around 7°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Shovel Lake, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: A chance of flurries before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 16 by midnight. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday Dec 8

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

Night: A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

About Shovel Lake, MN

Shovel Lake is an unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along Aitkin County Road 67 (650th Street) near 426th Place. Shovel Lake is located within Northwest Aitkin Unorganized Territory of Aitkin County. Nearby places include Hill City, Swatara, and Remer. The Willow River, a tributary of the Mississippi, flows nearby.

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