Water Temperature of the Saint Croix River in Stillwater, MN
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Measurement Time: Sunday, December 28, 2025, 9:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Lowell Park; Stillwater Lift Bridge; Lake Saint Croix; Houlton, WI; Hudson, WISponsored Content
Station Name: Stillwater
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 666 feet
Nearest Address:
498 Chestnut St E
Stillwater, MN 55082
Washington County
GPS Coordinates: 45.0567, -92.8025
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Weather for Stillwater, Minnesota
Current Weather
Humidity: 96%
Heat Index: 33°F
Feels Like: 22.1°F
Wind: NW 9.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 23 mph
Wind Chill: 22.1°F
Dew Point: 22.1°F
Chance of Precipitation: 87%
Precipitation: 0.04 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 35°F
L: 11°F

Mon
H: 11°F
L: 4°F

Tue
H: 26°F
L: 6°F

Wed
H: 11°F
L: 2°F

Thu
H: 4°F
L: -11°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:37 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:02 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM6:32 PM - 9:02 PM
Minor Periods
11:36 AM - 1:06 PM12:27 AM - 1:57 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 9:47PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 4:53AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:53 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours. Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:15 AM
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 9:47PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and Pepin Counties. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Blizzard Warning issued December 27 at 9:47PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM
...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 4:53AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 4:53 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA ALONG WITH POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATING SNOW TO CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INTO WESTERN WISCONSIN LATE THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A developing potent winter storm over the Central Plains this morning will become much stronger as it moves toward the Great Lakes through Monday morning. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow later this morning as temperatures drop during the daylight hours. Steady snow will continue through early Monday morning. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a few inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Travel conditions will become dangerous later today through early Monday morning. Alternative travel plans should be considered. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Blizzard Warning issued December 28 at 12:15PM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:15 AM
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MINNESOTA... ...TRAVEL NOT ADVISED ACROSS SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .Steady snow will continue through the evening and taper off overnight. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to 4 or 5 inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by this evening, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of western and southern Minnesota through early Monday morning. A Blizzard Warning is in effect west of a line from Long Prairie to St. Cloud, the southwest Twin Cities metro, and Albert Lea. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Sibley, Carver, Scott, Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.6°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 21.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:37 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:02 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM6:32 PM - 9:02 PM
Minor Periods
11:36 AM - 1:06 PM12:27 AM - 1:57 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 8.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 22.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 7:54 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM1:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 15.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:29 AM - 1:59 PM3:06 AM - 4:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 11.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 PM
Moonset: 5:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM9:24 PM - 11:54 PM
Minor Periods
1:08 PM - 2:38 PM4:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: -1.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:33 AM - 12:03 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
