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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PLACIDA (K54A)

Lat: 26.85°NLon: 82.25°WElev: 7ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Manasota Key FL

Cold Weather Advisory January 16, 01:00am until January 16, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light northeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Manasota Key FL
 26.94°N 82.33°W (Elev. 7 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 am EST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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