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

Rochester, Rochester International Airport (KRST)

Lat: 43.9°NLon: 92.49°WElev: 1316ft.

Overcast with Haze and Breezy

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint -16°F (-27°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-34°F (-37°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:54 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Rochester MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 04:50am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 04:50am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 3 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 13 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 2. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -7. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester MN
 44.02°N 92.46°W
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
4am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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