Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist and Windy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 29 G 56 mph
Barometer 29.17 in (989.1 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 6:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Watertown Municipal Airport SD

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:14am until February 18, 03:00pm
Wind Advisory February 18, 07:14am until February 18, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:14am until February 18, 03:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 18, 07:14am until February 18, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow between noon and 2pm. Areas of blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 18. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Watertown Municipal Airport SD
 44.91°N 97.11°W (Elev. 1752 ft)
6:31 am CST Feb 18, 2026
7am CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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