Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 1316ft.

Overcast

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1027.0 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Dunnell MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. East wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dunnell MN
 43.57°N 94.76°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
4:06 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
7pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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