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 with Haze and Windy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 32 G 41 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW North Mankato MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 09:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:35pm until January 18, 09:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:35pm until January 18, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. 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 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. North 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:
5 Miles WNW North Mankato MN
 44.21°N 94.1°W (Elev. 988 ft)
7:42 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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