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

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Light Snow and Windy

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 26 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

East Lansing MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 03:20pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 03:20pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 30. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
East Lansing MI
 42.73°N 84.48°W (Elev. 846 ft)
3:04 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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