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

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-30°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Waseca Muni Airport MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:24am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:24am 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: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -28. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly 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 -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waseca Muni Airport MN
 44.08°N 93.56°W (Elev. 1168 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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