Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)

Lat: 39.01°NLon: 95.21°WElev: 830ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Jan 5:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Baldwin City KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a northeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Cloudy and
    Blustery then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 4. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a northeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 4. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Baldwin City KS
 38.8°N 95.2°W
4:31 pm CST Jan 21, 2026
6pm CST Jan 21, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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