Local weather forecast

Weather in Willow River, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 55795

Overcast
Now62°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 53°
Rain chance66%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:40AM CDT until September 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From noon CDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Safety instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 26 at 4:56AM CDT until September 26 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dense fog is ongoing for areas in the Twin Ports on top of the Hill and other areas further inland.

Safety instructions

If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast62°12% rain
12 PMOvercast63°10% rain
1 PMOvercast65°10% rain
2 PMOvercast62°10% rain
3 PMOvercast60°10% rain
4 PMOvercast59°10% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby58°13% rain
6 PMLight drizzle54°53% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby54°31% rain
8 PMLight drizzle55°54% rain
9 PMLight drizzle55°65% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby56°28% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 53°Overcast
Rain 66%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
66° 55°Overcast
Rain 24%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
73° 56°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity49%
Pressure30.12 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SSE
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour6 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 65%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 65% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

60°F, 10% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 65%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Willow River

Minnesota has a strongly continental climate with warm summers, very cold winters and large seasonal temperature swings. Thunderstorms are common in the warm season.

Willow River is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.32°N latitude and 92.84°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Willow River weather today

Overcast and 62°F in Willow River, MN. Today's high is 65°F with a 66% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 49%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Willow River

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 66°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 24%.

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