Heavy Snow, Near Whiteout Conditions Possible Wednesday

High impact late winter, early spring storm Wednesday bringing heavy wet snow to some, widespread rain to others, strong (potentially very strong) to all. Potential for whiteout conditions where heavy snow and strongest winds overlap. Prep now for a variety of travel hazards. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 19, 04:00 AM CDT until March 20, 01:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	NE 20 mph
Barometer	29.63 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	50°F (10°C)
Last update	18 Mar 12:55 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Harmony MN

Winter Storm Watch March 19, 04:00am until March 20, 01:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

This Afternoon
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Wednesday
High: 36 °F⇓
Wintry Mix
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 20 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Breezy
then Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 44 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with an east wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a northeast wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday

Rain, snow, and sleet before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 1pm and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow after 1pm. Temperature falling to around 32 by 4pm. Windy, with a north wind 23 to 28 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday

Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Sunday

Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 14 mph.