Backus, Minnesota Weather
Backus, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Backus, Cass County.
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About Backus, Minnesota
Backus unfolds across a land where the earth breathes a quiet sigh of pine and loam, its character etched by the patient hand of the northern Minnesota seasons. It lies 88.7 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Pine River. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, cradle pockets of dense forest, their needles whispering secrets to the crisp air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the landscape, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the sharp, bright blue of summer to the bruised purples and greys of an approaching storm. The very light here seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it spills through the trees in long, golden shafts, illuminating the mossy bark of ancient oaks and the delicate fronds of ferns unfurling in the undergrowth. The heart of Backus beats with a history tied to the bounty of the land and the enduring spirit of those who settled here. Logging once echoed through these woods, the sturdy timber feeding nascent industries and shaping the very foundations of the community. Today, the economy of Backus finds its rhythm in the gentle hum of small businesses and the seasonal draw of its natural allure, with lakes and wilderness areas beckoning visitors seeking solace and adventure. The waters that shimmer around Backus are more than just scenery; they are vital arteries, offering recreation and sustenance, reflecting a way of life that cherishes the wild and the connected. This is a place where the past is not a forgotten echo but a subtle undercurrent, shaping the present with a quiet, persistent strength.
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| Location | Backus, Cass County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.820237°N, 94.516388°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56435 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Backus, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Backus, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Backus includes coordinates 46.820237°N, 94.516388°W, situated in Cass County. ZIP code 56435. Telephone area code: 320. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
