Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (KMVE)

Lat: 44.97°NLon: 95.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-10°F (-23°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Watson MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 9. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 9. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Watson MN
 45°N 95.79°W (Elev. 984 ft)
4:06 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
5pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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