Station Name: West Okoboji Lake at Lakeside Lab near Milford, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,430 feet

Nearest Address:
1838 IA-86
Wahpeton, IA 51351
Dickinson County

GPS Coordinates: 43.37857499, -95.1813857

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:21PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:21 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 9:23PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:07PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow showers and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations near an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern into northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:07PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 9:37PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow showers and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations near an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern into northwestern Iowa. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 9:37PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Much of northern into central and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 1:45PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 34 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 1:45PM CST until January 18 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:45 AM

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW... .Similar to Friday another round of gusty winds and light snow will lead to areas of greatly reduced visibility. Conditions will be worst in open country where there are few trees or buildings. In these areas there could be areas of white out conditions. Conditions will vary across the region and you could see a rapid drop in visibility. * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility due to blowing snow under a half mile. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.