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 >

Current conditions at

Redfield Municipal Airport (K1D8)

Lat: 44.86°NLon: 98.53°WElev: 1309ft.

Fair

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 8:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Wessington SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 22. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 14 to 19 mph becoming northwest 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: -5 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 22. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 14 to 19 mph becoming northwest 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North wind 9 to 14 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. North wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Wessington SD
 44.5°N 98.79°W (Elev. 1463 ft)
7:51 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
8pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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