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

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

East Lansing MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 11:33pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 11:33pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  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

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 10 by 9pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • 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 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. 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 after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 10 by 9pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 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 16. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
East Lansing MI
 42.75°N 84.47°W (Elev. 866 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
11pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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