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

Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ)

Lat: 44.07°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 1112ft.

Overcast with Haze and Windy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 38 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Hope MN

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 09:20pm until January 19, 12:00am
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 09:20pm until January 19, 12:00am

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  • Tonight

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    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 around 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -18. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West 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 around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Hope MN
 43.99°N 93.38°W (Elev. 1158 ft)
7:42 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
9pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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