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

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S New Straitsville OH

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S New Straitsville OH
 39.55°N 82.24°W (Elev. 892 ft)
8:14 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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