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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Snow Freezing Fog and Windy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	W 26 G 47 mph
Barometer	29.26 in (992.5 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Wind Chill	4°F (-16°C)
Last update	18 Feb 9:53 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

Watertown SD

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:02am until February 18, 03:00pm

High Wind Warning February 18, 10:02am until February 18, 02:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

High Wind Warning

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:02am until February 18, 03:00pm
High Wind Warning February 18, 10:02am until February 18, 02:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 31 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
and Blustery
Thursday Night
Low: 9 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 20 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow, mainly before 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. High near 31. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. 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. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 16 to 20 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 9. 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 3. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. 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.