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

Austin Municipal (KAUM)

Lat: 43.67°NLon: 92.93°WElev: 1230ft.

Overcast with Haze

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Oakland MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:38am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:38am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -7 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Oakland MN
 43.66°N 93.09°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
2:21 am CST Jan 19, 2026
2am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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