South Fork Crow River near Lester Prairie 1SE
2.6 mi- Level
- 34.0 ft
- Flow
- 30 cfs
Reading from Sat 9:45 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 10:55 AM CDT at KGYL
Sunny and 68°20°, 21°12° warmer than a typical Oct 24, rain ~4–5 PM (47%).
Today: low 45°7° (likely 45°7° to 52°11°), high 75°24° (likely 71°22° to 75°24°).
Now 68°20°
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 11a | Sunny | 68°20° (likely 67°19° to 69°21°) | 68°20° | 0% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 29 mph47 km/h | 53% | 16% | 2 |
| Sat 12p | Partly sunny | 70°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°) | 70°21° | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h from SW, gusts 24 mph38 km/h | 53% | 67% | 2 |
| Sat 1p | Cloudy | 72°22° (likely 71°22° to 72°22°) | 72°22° | 5%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WSW, gusts 20 mph33 km/h | 51% | 89% | 3 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 72°22° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°) | 72°22° | 10%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from W, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 53% | 94% | 2 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 68°20° (likely 63°17° to 69°21°) | 68°20° | 30%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WNW, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 61% | 97% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 63°17° (likely 58°14° to 63°17°) | 63°17° | 50%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 22 mph36 km/h | 70% | 100% | 1 |
| Sat 5p | Drizzle | 60°16° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°) | 60°16° | 50%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 21 mph33 km/h | 69% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 6p | Drizzle | 58°14° (likely 53°12° to 58°14°) | 58°14° | 40%, 0.06 in1.5 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 69% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 7p | Showers | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NW, gusts 18 mph30 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Cloudy | 54°12° (likely 49°9° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 17 mph27 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Cloudy | 53°12° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°) | 53°12° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 74% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 71% | 100% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 69% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Showers | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 49°9° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 71% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Rain | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°) | 49°9° | 40% | 5 mph8 km/h from NNW, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Showers | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 68% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 47°8° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 71% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 71% | 78% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 46°8° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 68% | 95% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 68% | 67% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 43°6° to 47°8°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 68% | 98% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°) | 44°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 70% | 97% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 46°8°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h | 71% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 10a | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 46°8° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11a | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 15 mph23 km/h | 58% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 12p | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 48°9° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 56% | 100% | 1 |
| Sun 1p | Cloudy | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 48°9° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 13 mph22 km/h | 54% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 2p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 51°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 50% | 99% | 1 |
| Sun 3p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 53°12°) | 51°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 48% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 4p | Cloudy | 51°11° (likely 47°8° to 53°12°) | 51°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 48% | 99% | 0 |
| Sun 5p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 46% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 6p | Showers | 52°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 48% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Drizzle | 50°10° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°) | 49°9° | 40%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 14 mph22 km/h | 54% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 14 mph23 km/h | 60% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 65% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 20%, 0.02 in0.5 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 17 mph28 km/h | 68% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Cloudy | 45°7° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Cloudy | 44°7° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 41°5° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 70% | 99% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°) | 39°4° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NNE, gusts 20 mph31 km/h | 73% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Cloudy | 43°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 39°4° | 40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 70% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 6a | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°) | 38°3° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 73% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 7a | Cloudy | 42°6° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 90%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h | 73% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 8a | Drizzle | 40°4° (likely 40°4° to 46°8°) | 35°2° | 90%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 79% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 9a | Drizzle | 41°5° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°) | 36°2° | 90%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 18 mph29 km/h | 79% | 100% | 0 |
| Mon 10a | Drizzle | 43°6° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°) | 38°3° | 90%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 19 mph30 km/h | 79% | 99% | 0 |
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.3 in7.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.16 in4.1 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 60 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. Cloudy, with a low around 45. 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
40% chance · 0.05 in1.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.11 in2.8 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.07 in1.8 mm
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
90% chance · 0.16 in4 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
80% chance · 0.24 in6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
70% chance · 0.13 in3.3 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
60% chance · 0.04 in0.9 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Night: Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 44 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
60% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.06 in1.4 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
30% chance · 0.05 in1.2 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 5 to 10 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 46. South southeast wind around 5 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 41. West southwest wind around 5 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
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
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 · 0.04 in0.9 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.19 in4.8 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 42. 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 · 0.2 in5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.02 in0.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 0.1 in2.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.2 in5.1 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
40% chance · 0.13 in3.3 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
20% chance · 0.07 in1.8 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
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.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
20% chance · 0.07 in1.7 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.
Dry, high 75°, low 45°.
44% chance of rain, high 53°, low 40°, cooling off.
85% chance of rain, high 48°, low 40°, cooling off.
Highs 57–64°; chance of precipitation on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday.
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No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Reading from Sat 9:45 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 10:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 10:15 AM · NWS gauge page
Reading from Sat 9:30 AM · 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 51°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 21°12° warmer than typical.
On average 9°5° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
New Germany weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:43 AM, sunset 6:16 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 96% cover).
Waxing gibbous
97% lit · growing