Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ottawa Municipal Airport (KOWI)

Lat: 38.54°NLon: 95.25°WElev: 958ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 15 Dec 6:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Ottawa KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ottawa KS
 38.62°N 95.28°W
6:21 pm CST Dec 15, 2025
6pm CST Dec 15, 2025-6pm CST Dec 22, 2025
 
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