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

St. James Municipal Airport (KJYG)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 94.55°WElev: 1063ft.

Overcast and Windy

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Vernon Center MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:39am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:39am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

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

    High: 8 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow 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
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. 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, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a west 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 -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow 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
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -6. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West southwest 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 -9. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Vernon Center MN
 43.97°N 94.16°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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