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

4 Miles SW Lancaster OH

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 24 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °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 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Lancaster OH
 39.69°N 82.66°W (Elev. 978 ft)
8:14 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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