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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fairmont, Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM)

Lat: 43.65°NLon: 94.42°WElev: 1161ft.

Fair

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -10°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 5:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Easton MN

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 11. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: -3 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 11. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Easton MN
 43.78°N 93.9°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
4:41 am CST Jan 20, 2026
6am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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