Howard Lake, Minnesota Weather
Howard Lake, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Howard Lake, Wright County.
Full aviation weather for Howard Lake is published on the Winsted Municipal Airport (K10D) page, 12 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Howard Lake have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Howard Lake: Maple Lake Municipal Airport (KMGG) 21 km · Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE) 21 km · Hutchinson Municipal Butler Field (KHCD) 33 km · Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL) 34 km · Litchfield Municipal Airport (KLJF) 34 km
Conditions reported at K10D describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Howard Lake specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Howard Lake.
About Howard Lake, Minnesota
Howard Lake lies at the heart of a landscape shaped by glacial activity, its waters a cool, reflective eye in the rolling terrain of Wright County. It lies 29.7 miles west-north-west of Minnetonka, MN (from Minnetonka, MN: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Montrose. The land here is a study in soft greens and blues, where agricultural fields, often in neat, geometric patterns, give way to the meandering embrace of the lake and its marshy edges. Oak and maple trees, their branches a testament to seasons of growth and rest, punctuate the horizon, offering pockets of shade and a rustling chorus on even the stillest days. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility and the quiet industry of those who tend it. The history of Howard Lake is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the water that sustains it, with early settlers drawn to its agricultural potential. The area’s economy has long been rooted in farming, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the vast fields that surround the lake, their stalks whispering secrets in the prairie winds. Dairy farms, too, have played a significant role, their contented herds a familiar sight against the backdrop of wide-open skies. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, Howard Lake has also developed a modest commercial center, offering services and goods to the surrounding rural population, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of its inhabitants. The lake itself, a focal point for recreation, draws visitors for boating and fishing, adding another layer to the enduring character of Howard Lake.
Live animated radar for Howard Lake and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Howard Lake, Wright County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.060797°N, 94.073309°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55349, 55575 |
| Area Code | 612, 952, 763 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Howard Lake, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Howard Lake, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Howard Lake includes coordinates 45.060797°N, 94.073309°W, situated in Wright County. ZIP code 55349, 55575. Telephone area code: 612, 952, 763. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
