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

Staples, Staples Municipal Airport (KSAZ)

Lat: 46.38°NLon: 94.81°WElev: 1286ft.

Fair

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 1:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Staples MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around -6 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -27. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a temperature falling to around -6 by 5pm. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Staples MN
 46.37°N 94.82°W (Elev. 1286 ft)
10:31 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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