Otter Tail Lakes Country

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The historic Phelps Mill at Phelps Mill Park in Underwood, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. On the Otter Tail River.

Today’s Forecast:

72°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFFM
Observed at: 7:55 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 65%

Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South wind 8 to 12 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph.
Friday Night:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. South southwest wind 8 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Today’s Report:

Boating

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for boating. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (17%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100

Camping

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (17%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 43/100

🛶 Paddling

  19 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (17%). Windy conditions (18 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100

🐟 Fishing

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for fishing. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (17%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100

❄️ Snowmobiling

  4 /100

Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (17%). Breezy winds (18 mph). Extreme heat (high near 85°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (85°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100


About Otter Tail Lakes Country

Otter Tail Lakes Country covers a broad west-central lake landscape with cabins, campgrounds, paddling, boating, fishing, and quiet rural drives.

Make the Most of a Otter Tail Lakes Day

Use the forecast to pick protected water, campground time, or lower-key town stops when wind or storms affect bigger lake plans.

Weather Tips for Otter Tail Lakes

  • Wind can vary from lake to lake, while summer heat and storms can make long exposed plans harder.
  • Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Otter Tail Lakes Country rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Otter Tail Lakes Country

72°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFFM
Observed at: 7:55 pm
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 65%
Fri
86° 68°
1%
Sat
95° 71°
1%
Sun
96° 70°
16%
Mon
93° 67°
3%
Tue
90° 66°
8%
Wed
91° 67°
9%
Thu 🌧
90° --°
15%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Fri 95° Sat 96° Sun 93° Mon 90° Tue 91° Wed 90° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

68° Fri 71° Sat 70° Sun 67° Mon 66° Tue 67° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun 20 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 8:25 pm CDT