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

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 94.74°WElev: 1096ft.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.52 in (1034.9 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport KS

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olathe, Johnson County Executive Airport KS
 38.84°N 94.74°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
9:53 am CST Jan 19, 2026
10am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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