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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BRITTON (KBTN)

Lat: 45.82°NLon: 97.74°WElev: 1318ft.

Overcast

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 2 Jan 12:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Amherst SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered flurries before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 6. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 6 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered flurries before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 6. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Amherst SD
 45.81°N 97.9°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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