Minnesota River at Savage
21 mi- Level
- 687 ft
- Flow
- 1,910 cfs
Forecast peak 688 ft Sat 1 PM
Reading from Sat 12 PM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 12:45 PM CDT at KFCM
Sunny and 73°23°, 22°12° warmer than a typical Oct 24, rain ~5–7 PM (49%).
Today: low 46°8° (likely 46°8° to 52°11°), high 76°24° (likely 71°22° to 76°24°).
Now 73°23°
Sunny
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1p | Partly sunny | 73°23° (likely 71°22° to 73°23°) | 73°23° | 5%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 15 mph24 km/h from WSW, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 49% | 54% | 3 |
| Sat 2p | Mostly cloudy | 75°24° (likely 70°21° to 75°24°) | 75°24° | 10%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WSW, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 48% | 59% | 3 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 72°22° (likely 67°19° to 72°22°) | 72°22° | 20%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WNW, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 53% | 92% | 3 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 66°19° (likely 62°17° to 67°19°) | 66°19° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 65% | 100% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Cloudy | 62°17° (likely 57°14° to 62°17°) | 62°17° | 50%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 21 mph34 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Cloudy | 59°15° (likely 54°12° to 59°15°) | 59°15° | 40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 20 mph33 km/h | 72% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Cloudy | 56°13° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°) | 56°13° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Showers | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 49°9° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°) | 53°12° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph25 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 69% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 48°9° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 71% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Showers | 50°10° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Drizzle | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 46°8° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 68% | 86% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 46°8° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 68% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 68% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 68% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 63% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11a | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 58% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 54% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 52% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 52°11°) | 51°11° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 50% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 52°11° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 46% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 52°11° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 46% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 52°11° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 46% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 6p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 10 mph17 km/h | 46% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 49°9° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 54% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 16 mph25 km/h | 58% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 60% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 63% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 44°7° to 50°10°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°) | 43°6° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°) | 43°6° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°) | 41°5° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 65% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 41°5° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°) | 39°4° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°) | 38°3° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Showers | 41°5° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°) | 36°2° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 76% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Drizzle | 42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 37°3° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 76% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Showers | 44°7° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 76% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 11a | Showers | 45°7° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 41°5° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 73% | 98% | 0 |
| Mon 12p | Drizzle | 45°7° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°) | 41°5° | 80%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from ENE, gusts 18 mph28 km/h | 73% | 100% | 0 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.25 in6.4 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.15 in3.8 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 62 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
80% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
80% chance · 0.18 in4.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
60% chance · 0.12 in2.9 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
60% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.2 in5.1 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.1 in2.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.17 in4.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.21 in5.3 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 0.06 in1.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.22 in5.6 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
50% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
30% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
20% chance · 0.13 in3.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
49% chance of rain, high 76°, low 46°.
38% chance of rain, high 54°, low 41°, cooling off.
78% chance of rain, high 48°, low 41°, cooling off.
Highs 54–63°; chance of precipitation on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (MPX) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 688 ft Sat 1 PM
Reading from Sat 12 PM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 11:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 11:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 12 PM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 81% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at.
Dry air outside (dew point 52°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 22°12° warmer than typical.
On average 9°5° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Crown College weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:42 AM, sunset 6:15 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 99% cover).
Waxing gibbous
97% lit · growing