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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 8 Jan 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Garden City SD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 11pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Garden City SD
 45.01°N 97.48°W (Elev. 1808 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 am CST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Jan 8, 2026-6pm CST Jan 14, 2026
 
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