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 76%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Hartland MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:52am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 08:52am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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 southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Steady temperature around 12. 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: 12 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West 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 southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Steady temperature around 12. 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 50 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Hartland MN
 43.84°N 93.42°W (Elev. 1266 ft)
8:36 am CST Jan 19, 2026
8am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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