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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

Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL)

Lat: 27.98°NLon: 82.02°WElev: 141ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:50 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lakeland FL

Cold Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00am
Freeze Warning until January 16, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Freeze Warning
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00am
    Freeze Warning until January 16, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. Calm wind.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Frost

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 33. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light north wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Patchy frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakeland FL
 28.03°N 81.96°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 am EST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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