St. Cloud, MN Weather Forecast
Thursday, October 22, 2026 3:00 AM
Prepared by Bob Weisman, SCSU Meteorologist and Professor Emeritus
Computer Issues This AM, So Only the Forecast
Detailed St. Cloud, MN, and Vicinity Forecast
Confidence Level (high): "The Bugs Are Waiting for Me to Mow the Lawn"
Thursday 10/22/2026: Becoming mostly sunny, breezy, and continued warm. High: between 70 and 75. Winds: S-SE 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 10%.
Thursday Night: Partly to mostly cloudy, breezy, and warm. Low: between 53 and 58 (record warm low: 56 in 1963). Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 10%.
Friday 10/23/2026: Mixed sun and clouds, windy, and not quite as warm. A chance for scattered midday or afternoon showers. High: between 68 and 73. Winds: SE 10-20 MPH with gusts over 35 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 30%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, windy, and warm. A chance for a rain shower. Low: between 57 and 62 (record warm low: 53 in 1970, 1973). Winds: SE 10-20 MPH with higher gusts. Chance of measurable rainfall: 30%.
Saturday 10/24/2026: Mixed clouds and sun, windy, and still warm. A chance of a scattered shower. High: between 68 and 73. (record warm high: 77 in 1989) Winds: S-SW 10-25 MPH with higher gusts. Chance of measurable rainfall: 30%.
Confidence Level (medium): "Extra Bugs Will Come from Every House on My Block to Make a Cloud Around My Head"
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and cooler. A slight chance of a evening shower. Low: between 45 and 50. Winds: NW 8-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Sunday 10/25/2026: Sunshine through high and middle clouds, breezy, and much cooler. A slight chance for a sprinkle. High: between 53 and 58. Winds: N 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Confidence Level (low): "Enough Bugs Will Fly into My Mouth to Throw Off My Diet"
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and cooler. Some rain showers possible. Low: between 40 and 45. Winds: NE 5-10 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 40%.
Monday 10/26/2026: Cloudy, breezy, and cooler with a chance for a shower. High: between 43 and 48. Winds: NE 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 30%.
Extended: Uncertain chances for cool rain showers through the middle of next week??
Forecast Confidence (10 – "The Rabbits Will Thump Even Though I Fed Them"; 0 – "The Rabbits Will Offer To Groom My Bald Spot"): 9 Thursday and Thursday night, 6 Friday through Saturday, 4 Saturday night and Sunday, 3 Sunday night and Monday, 1 Tuesday and Wednesday.
Yesterday's High: 73°F; Overnight Low (through 2 AM Thursday): 43°F;
St. Cloud Airport last 24-Hour Precipitation (through 2 AM Thursday): None; SCSU 24-Hour Precipitation (through 2 AM Thursday): Trace
| Temperature Category | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| 52°F | 34°F | |
| 81°F (1992) |
57°F (1914) | |
| 24°F (1936) | 13°F (1976) |
Next Update: Friday, October 23, 2026 6 AM
Links
- Full UCAR surface chart menu
- NWS Minnesota Hourly Weather Round-Up
- NWS: Last 72 hours of St. Cloud Observations
- MesoWest: Last 24 hours of St. Cloud Observations
- Full NWS Aviation Center Zoom-In Map
- Full College of DuPage surface map menu
- NWS WPC Latest North American zoom-in surface map
- NWS WPC surface map menu
- NWS WPC Short-Range forecast map
- NWS WPC 0-7 day forecast map loop
- US Air and Sports Net MN Wind Chill map
- NWS NOHRSC Snow Analyses
- US Watch/Warning Map from National Weather Service
- NWS Twin Cities Regional watch warning map
- Today's NWS Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook
- Active Tropical Cyclones in eastern Pacific and Atlantic from NWS Tropical Prediction Center
- Potential Flooding Areas from the NWS Weather Prediction Center
- Air Quality Index from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- NWS Weather Safety Page
- CDC Natural Disaster and Severe Weather Safety
- NWS Hot Weather and Sun/Ultraviolet Safety
- NWS Winter Storm Safety
- NWS Cold Weather Safety
- Yesterday's Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports are here
- NWS Hurricane Safety Page
- NWS Tropical Prediction Center overview of storm surge (coastal flooding)
- Minnesota MPCA hourly Air Quality Index
- Minnesota DNR Wildfire danger
- US Average Weather Related Deaths from NWS
- College of DuPage radar
- Airline Flight Delays and Cancellations from FlightAware.com
- Yesterday's Saint Cloud Climate Summary
- St. Cloud Weather Summaries by month
- Minnesota State Climatology Office weekly growing season rainfall maps
- Minnesota State Climatology Office create your own precipitation table
- NWS Create Your Own Rainfall Map
- Daily High/Low/Precip/Snowfall by Month (1997-current)
- National Weather Service Saint Cloud Daily Weather Site
- Saint Cloud Daily Normals, Records, and Extremes
- Bob Weisman's Ultimate Saint Cloud Climate Page
- St. Cloud Growing Season Rainfall and Departure from normal (at the bottom of this forecast each day)
- National Drought Mitigation Center's US Drought Monitor (updated on Thursdays)
- DNR Waters Streamflow Report (updated on Mondays)
- NWS Create Your Own Rainfall Map
- More Drought Links (from the State Climatology Office, Minnesota DNR)
- DNR Forestry/Fire Conditions page
Comments
Let me know what you think about this forecast and discussion by emailing SCSU meteorology professor Bob Weisman. Please note that I make the forecast, not the weather!