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 >

Current conditions at

Topeka, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 95.63°WElev: 879ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.43 in (1031.2 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Holton KS

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -4 and 6. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then clearing, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -4 and 6. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Holton KS
 39.46°N 95.8°W
3:06 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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