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

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

East Lansing MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 01:44am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 01:44am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 11 by 10pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °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 -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 11 by 10pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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 -1.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Lansing MI
 42.73°N 84.48°W (Elev. 846 ft)
1:06 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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