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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 05:00pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °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 14 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  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: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. 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 temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -2. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster OH
 39.71°N 82.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:27 am EST Jan 19, 2026
2am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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