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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Litchfield Municipal Airport (KLJF)

Lat: 45.09°NLon: 94.51°WElev: 1142ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 9 Jan 12:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Watkins MN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of flurries between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of flurries between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Watkins MN
 45.32°N 94.42°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
Last Update:
11:47 am CST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CST Jan 9, 2026-6pm CST Jan 15, 2026
 
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