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

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68° N Lon: 93.37° W Elev: 1260 ft.

Overcast

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 15 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-18°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:35 pm CST
Detailed forecast for

Freeborn County

Rest Of Today
Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 4. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 6 below. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds. Highs around 14. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Snow in the evening. Light snow accumulations. Near steady temperature around 11. South winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Decreasing clouds. Lows around 1.
Thursday
Colder. Partly sunny. Highs around 12.
Thursday Night
Colder. Decreasing clouds. Lows around 16 below.
Friday
Much colder. Mostly sunny. Highs around 9 below.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 23 below.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs around 5 below.
Saturday Night
Not as cold. Partly cloudy. Lows around 12 below.
Sunday
Not as cold. Mostly sunny. Highs around 10.



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