Station Name: Aldrich 7NE - CSAH29
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,257 feet

Nearest Address:
16101 Wilderness Dr
Staples, MN 56479
Wadena County

GPS Coordinates: 46.4567, -94.8414

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 11:35AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:35AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:12PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 1:12PM CST until January 23 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM Friday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 4:10PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Hinckley, Lena Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Lake Vermilion and, Nett Lake areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:48PM CST by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:48 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

Scattered strong snow showers developed this afternoon and will persist into this evening. Expect changing visibility and road conditions in snow showers. Visibility will drop to 1/2 to 1/4 mile or less in the heavy snow showers over the span of minutes. Snow will quickly accumulate on roads during the heavy snow showers making driving conditions slippery. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads and changing visibility. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 11:35AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Hubbard, East Becker, West Becker, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:35AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Hubbard, East Becker, West Becker, and Clay Counties. In North Dakota, Barnes and Cass Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 1:12PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.