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

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-18°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Olivia MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:06am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:06am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -21. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -2. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olivia MN
 44.77°N 95°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
10:46 am CST Jan 19, 2026
11am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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