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

Urbana Grimes Field (KI74)

Lat: 40.13°NLon: 83.75°WElev: 1067ft.

Fair

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Bellefontaine OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 01:24am until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 01:24am until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Bellefontaine OH
 40.38°N 83.73°W (Elev. 1440 ft)
10:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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