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

Olivia Regional Airport (KOVL)

Lat: 44.78°NLon: 95.03°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair with Haze and Windy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 30 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Olivia MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 09:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 07:58pm until January 18, 09:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 07:58pm until January 18, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olivia MN
 44.77°N 95°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
7:42 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
7pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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