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 Breezy

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 23 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-34°F (-37°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Chatfield MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:58am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:58am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -7 °F

    Patchy
    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 2. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 7. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 7. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -7. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Chatfield MN
 43.87°N 92.07°W
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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