Dorotea Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Fog Lies Upon the Plain
Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.
Warmest Tuesday at 3° · coldest night Saturday at -9°
The short of it: Dorotea weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -7 °C (19 °F) with fog, feeling like -11 °C (13 °F). Today’s high -4 °C (26 °F), low -8 °C (18 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 3.3 mm (0.13 in). Notices: frost warning, fog advisory, snowfall. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:00 local time.
DOROTEA, Wednesday. — Folk about town may expect light snow today, the mercury reaching near -4° and falling to -8° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of -1°. Winds are light from the NE, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.
Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 3°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -9°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 33 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Dorotea runs from -7° at night to -1° by day, with some 51 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 20°, February the coldest at -14°, and August the wettest with 95 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.
The sun is up 6 h 55 min today, and the days are shortening by about 6 minutes each. The station stands 356 m above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Fog | -7° | -11° | 2 km/h | – |
| 5 AM | Fog | -7° | -10° | 2 km/h | – |
| 6 AM | Fog | -6° | -10° | 2 km/h | – |
| 7 AM | Overcast | -6° | -9° | 2 km/h | – |
| 8 AM | Overcast | -6° | -9° | 2 km/h | – |
| 9 AM | Overcast | -5° | -9° | 2 km/h | – |
| 10 AM | Overcast | -4° | -7° | 2 km/h | – |
| 11 AM | Overcast | -4° | -7° | 3 km/h | – |
| 12 PM | Light snow | -4° | -7° | 3 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 1 PM | Light snow | -4° | -7° | 4 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 2 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 5 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 3 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 5 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 4 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 5 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 6 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 7 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.3 mm |
| 8 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.4 mm |
| 9 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 10 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 6 km/h | 0.2 mm |
| 11 PM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 7 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 12 AM | Overcast | -3° | -8° | 7 km/h | – |
| 1 AM | Overcast | -3° | -8° | 7 km/h | – |
| 2 AM | Light snow | -3° | -8° | 8 km/h | 0.1 mm |
| 3 AM | Light snow | -4° | -8° | 8 km/h | 0.1 mm |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 11): light snow, high -4°, low -8°, 3.1 mm of rain, gusts to 15 km/h. Sun up 8:10 AM, down 3:05 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Thursday (Nov 12): light snow, high -3°, low -6°, 3.3 mm of rain, gusts to 33 km/h. Sun up 8:14 AM, down 3:02 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Friday (Nov 13): light snow, high -4°, low -5°, 3.1 mm of rain, gusts to 34 km/h. Sun up 8:17 AM, down 2:59 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high -3°, low -9°, 0.3 mm of rain, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 8:20 AM, down 2:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): snow showers, high 1°, low -2°, 0.9 mm of rain, gusts to 39 km/h. Sun up 8:24 AM, down 2:53 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.
Monday (Nov 16): snow, high 0°, low -2°, 8.2 mm of rain, gusts to 19 km/h. Sun up 8:27 AM, down 2:50 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.
Tuesday (Nov 17): rain, high 3°, low 1°, 14 mm of rain, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 8:30 AM, down 2:47 PM. A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | -8°-4° | 3.1 mm | 15 km/h | 6 h 55 min | |
| Thursday | -6°-3° | 3.3 mm | 33 km/h | 6 h 48 min | |
| Friday | -5°-4° | 3.1 mm | 34 km/h | 6 h 42 min | |
| Saturday | -9°-3° | 0.3 mm | 18 km/h | 6 h 36 min | |
| Sunday | -2°1° | 0.9 mm | 39 km/h | 6 h 29 min | |
| Monday | -2°0° | 8.2 mm | 19 km/h | 6 h 23 min | |
| Tuesday | 1°3° | 14 mm | 28 km/h | 6 h 17 min |
Warmest: Tuesday at 3°. Wettest: Tuesday, 14 mm. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 39 km/h.