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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Estelline SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 2am, then a chance of flurries between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Estelline SD
 44.68°N 96.84°W (Elev. 1699 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 pm CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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