Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Light Snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	SW 14 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	21 Jan 10:53 pm EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S East Lansing MI

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 01:00am until January 24, 10:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Extreme Cold Watch

Tonight
Low: 15 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: -2 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Friday
High: 4 °F
Cold
Friday Night
Low: -11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 8 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: 1 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow Showers
Sunday
High: 14 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 1 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers likely, mainly between 1am and 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -20. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.