Otter Tail Lakes Country, MN

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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:

☀
30°F
High: 31° | Low: 22°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFFM
Observed at: 7:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 86%

Tonight:Mostly clear. Low around 22, with temperatures rising to around 24 overnight. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Friday:Sunny. High near 37, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

  23 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 37°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 23/100
Not Recommended for boating. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

⛺ Camping

  20 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 37°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

🛶 Paddling

  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 37°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 39°F. Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

🐟 Fishing

  22 /100

Not Recommended for fishing. High near 37°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (37°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (39°F).

❄️ Snowmobiling

Good
  73 /100

Ideal conditions for snowmobiling. Comfortable temperature (high near 37°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 64/100
Fair for snowmobiling. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph).

🎣 Ice Fishing

Good
  73 /100

Ideal conditions for ice fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 37°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 64/100
Fair for ice fishing. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph).

🛷 Sledding / Snowshoeing

Excellent
  90 /100

Ideal conditions for sledding / snowshoeing. Comfortable temperature (high near 37°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 83/100
Good for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 39°F. Light wind (10 mph).

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

☀
30°F
High: 31° | Low: 22°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KFFM
Observed at: 7:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 86%
Fri ☀
37° 23°
0%
Sat ☀
39° 26°
0%
Sun ☀
44° 33°
0%
Mon ☀
50° 38°
0%
Tue ⛅
51° 41°
0%
Wed ⛅
52° 41°
13%
Thu 🌧
50° --°
47%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

37° Fri 39° Sat 44° Sun 50° Mon 51° Tue 52° Wed 50° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

23° Fri 26° Sat 33° Sun 38° Mon 41° Tue 41° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 70 Mon 75 Tue 80 Wed 65 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:30 pm CST