Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 20 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 26 Nov 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Willow Lake SD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. East wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 15. East wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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Point Forecast:
Willow Lake SD
 44.62°N 97.65°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
11:26 am CST Nov 26, 2025
11am CST Nov 26, 2025-6pm CST Dec 2, 2025
 
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