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

Preston, Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 92.17°WElev: 1270ft.

Light Snow Haze and Windy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 32 G 46 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-20°F (-29°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Canton MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 09:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:35pm until January 19, 12:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:35pm until January 19, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -34. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Blustery.
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -33. Blustery, with a northwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -34. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. West wind around 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Canton MN
 43.52°N 91.93°W
7:57 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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