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Dangerous Cold and Gusty Winds Anticipated This Weekend

A significant arctic outbreak will bring frigid temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend. Strong winds which could produce tree damage and power outages, and periods of snow squalls are also possible. Relief from this cold and a warming trend is forecast to commence by the beginning to middle of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 5 Feb 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Watertown Municipal Airport SD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 33 °F⇓

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Watertown Municipal Airport SD
 44.97°N 97.12°W (Elev. 1745 ft)
Last Update:
9:36 am CST Feb 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Feb 5, 2026-6pm CST Feb 11, 2026
 
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