ZIP 56295 snow totals
ZIP 56295 (Watson, MN) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.3". Soil temperature: 53°F.
No snow
Storm total, last 72 hours
0in
Ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT
Season so far
0% of normal
0 in since July 1; the 1991–2020 normal by now is 0.3 in (gold line). Measured at the nearest reporting NOAA station with normals, MADISON WWTP (USC00214994), 15.8 mi away, through 2026-10-20.
Updated Oct 24, 7:40 PM MT. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing.
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Lawn timing
Soil temperature
53°F
Daily mean, 0–4 in deep, Oct 25
- Last 7 days
- -2.4°F
- Cooling
- Days until 55°F
- Starts Feb
- Spring countdown to the crabgrass threshold
Modeled from NOAA GFS at about 17 mi resolution; your yard can run warmer or cooler.
Crabgrass pre-emergent
Spring window opens when 0–4 in soil holds 50–55°F (MSU). Growing-degree-day tracking starts Feb 15, 2027.
Fall fertilizer
Soil 53°F. Apply after the last mowing while grass is still green; skip once soil drops below 40°F (Purdue).
Overseeding (cool-season)
Soil 53°F and falling; seed germinates slowly below about 59°F (Penn State).
Broadleaf weeds
Treat perennial broadleaf weeds in fall while air temperatures are above 50°F (Purdue).
Grub control
If grubs are damaging turf, curative treatment works while they feed near the surface, Aug–Oct (NC State).
Soil temperature drives these windows today. Growing-degree-day tracking joins it February 15, 2027. How we set them
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Nearest snow-reporting stations
- WATSON 1NE: 3.2 mi
- MONTEVIDEO 8.5 WNW: 3.8 mi
- MONTEVIDEO 7.9 WNW: 4.9 mi
FAQ
How much snow did ZIP 56295 get?
ZIP 56295 (Watson, MN) got 0" of snow in the 24 hours ending Oct 24, 6:00 PM MT and 0" over 72 hours. Season to date: 0" vs. a normal of 0.3". Soil temperature: 53°F.
What is the soil temperature in ZIP 56295, and is it time for pre-emergent?
The 0–4 inch soil around ZIP 56295 averages 53°F today (NOAA GFS model). Crabgrass pre-emergent goes down in spring when soil holds 50–55°F, before four to five straight days at 55°F (Michigan State University).
Can I use these totals to bill snow removal?
No. Estimates for planning. Not certified for contract billing. Grid estimates can differ from a specific lot, so contracts should name a measurement method, such as a specific weather station or an on-site snow board.