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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Waseca Municipal Airport (KACQ)

Lat: 44.07°NLon: 93.55°WElev: 1112ft.

Mostly Cloudy

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Waseca MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -11. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -11 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -11. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Waseca MN
 44.08°N 93.5°W (Elev. 1138 ft)
1:26 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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