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

Albert Lea, Albert Lea Municipal Airport (KAEL)

Lat: 43.68°NLon: 93.37°WElev: 1260ft.

Overcast with Haze

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Bricelyn MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:31am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:31am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Steady temperature around 14. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -14. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Steady temperature around 14. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bricelyn MN
 43.56°N 93.81°W (Elev. 1178 ft)
6:42 am CST Jan 19, 2026
8am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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