Station Name: Wheaton 7NE - CSAH11
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 988 feet

Nearest Address:
Co Hwy 11
Wheaton, MN 56296
Traverse County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8901, -96.4072

Nearby Water Temperatures

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 3:52PM CST until December 28 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strong winds and light falling snow late tonight into early Sunday morning may result in drifting and blowing snow with visibilities briefly down to around a half mile at times. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Roberts County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Wind Advisory issued December 27 at 3:52PM CST until December 29 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strong winds and light falling snow late tonight into early Sunday morning may result in drifting and blowing snow with visibilities briefly down to around a half mile at times. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Roberts County. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Wind Advisory issued December 27 at 11:32PM CST until December 29 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 11:32 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 6:52PM CST until December 29 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:52 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...A period of light freezing drizzle followed by snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 6:20PM CST until December 28 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:20 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility to a quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 1:37PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards may create whiteout conditions that could make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Blizzard Warning issued December 27 at 11:20PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 11:20 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 11:46AM CST until December 28 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 11:46 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 6:28PM CST until December 28 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:28 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility as low as one quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 27 at 1:51PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:51 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 3:15 AM

...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains today will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Alexandra and Long Prairie, south to Hutchinson and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A Winter Storm Watch continues for far western Minnesota where blizzard conditions are less certain due to lighter snow accumulations. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Blizzard Warning issued December 27 at 9:47PM CST until December 29 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:47 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 10:00 AM

...ACCUMULATING SNOW AND STRONG WINDS EXPECTED TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA LATE SUNDAY MORNING AND SUNDAY NIGHT... .A developing winter storm over the Northern Plains this evening will become much stronger as it moves across the Upper Midwest Sunday and Sunday night. Snow will develop over western Minnesota near sunrise, with a rain/snow mix developing farther east. The rain/snow mix across eastern Minnesota and Wisconsin will quickly turn to snow as colder air moves in mid to late morning. Steady snow will continue through late Sunday night. Accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are forecast across eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, with amounts tapering off to a couple inches across far western Minnesota. In addition, strong northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph are expected by Sunday afternoon, leading to blizzard conditions in open areas of central and southern Minnesota through Sunday night. A Blizzard Warning is in effect in a corridor from Morris and Long Prairie, south to Granite Falls and the far southwestern Twin Cities metro, to the Mankato and Albert Lea areas. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the rest of eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Redwood, Chippewa, Lac Qui Parle, Stevens, Swift, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 5 1 1 or visit 511mn.org for road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued December 27 at 3:52PM CST until December 29 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 3:52 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strong winds and light falling snow late tonight into early Sunday morning may result in drifting and blowing snow with visibilities briefly down to around a half mile at times. * WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, and Hamlin Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.