Station Name: Rice 5N - CSAH26
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,076 feet

Nearest Address:
21884 Nature Rd
Royalton, MN 56373
Morrison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8306, -94.201

Nearby Water Temperatures

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 10:02PM CST until December 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:02 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Todd, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 4:41AM CST until December 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 4:41 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 3:34AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:34 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 5:15 PM

...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI. The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times, especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall, significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible. Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night, due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts and prepare to alter travel if necessary. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Redwood, Chippewa, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 10:02PM CST until December 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:02 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 3:34AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:34 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 5:15 PM

...POTENT WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW AND POSSIBLE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter system over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday through Sunday night. Snow will develop over western and southern MN Sunday morning while rain commences over eastern MN and western WI. The rain will change over to all snow as the temperature drops during the day Sunday. The snow will become moderate to heavy at times, especially over eastern MN and western WI Sunday through Sunday evening, producing snow accumulations in excess of 4 to 6 inches over eastern MN and western WI. In addition, strong winds will develop Sunday evening through Sunday night while snow continues to fall, significantly reducing visibility across the region. The strongest winds and lowest visibilities are expected over western through far southern MN, where blizzard conditions are possible. Travel may become significantly impacted Sunday through Sunday night, due to both moderate to heavy falling snow at times along with strong winds accompanying the falling snow which may reduce visibilities for prolonged periods. All are urged to keep up with the latest forecasts and prepare to alter travel if necessary. * WHAT...Snow likely, possibly heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. A light glazing of ice is possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 26 at 8:51PM CST until December 27 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 8:51 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. In areas where temperatures are near or below freezing, the fog could result in icy roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dense fog should expand in coverage overnight.

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

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 3:05AM CST until December 27 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:05 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band and the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake, East Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. In areas where temperatures are near or below freezing, the fog could result in icy roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.

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