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

St. James Municipal Airport (KJYG)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 94.55°WElev: 1063ft.

Fair

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 20 Jan 6:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Hanska MN

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 11. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 11. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around -13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hanska MN
 44.15°N 94.49°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
6:17 am CST Jan 20, 2026
6am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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