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.

Fair

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-3°F (-19°C)
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 03:12am until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 03:12am until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 13. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 13. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
Lancaster OH
 39.71°N 82.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
10:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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