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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA)

Lat: 44.12°NLon: 93.26°WElev: 1129ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 27 Nov 9:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Owatonna MN

Winter Storm Warning November 28, 06:00pm until November 30, 12:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 17. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 24. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 17. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Owatonna MN
 44.07°N 93.23°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
8:12 pm CST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Nov 27, 2025-6pm CST Dec 4, 2025
 
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