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

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Overcast and Breezy

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint -14°F (-26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-30°F (-34°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison Lake MN

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
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
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North northwest 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 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison Lake MN
 44.21°N 93.83°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
12:02 am CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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