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

Ortonville, Ortonville Muncipal-Martinson Field Airport (KVVV)

Lat: 45.31°NLon: 96.42°WElev: 1099ft.

Fair

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Ortonville MN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Ortonville MN
 45.3°N 96.46°W (Elev. 971 ft)
3:36 am CST Jan 20, 2026
4am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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