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

Mankato, Mankato Regional Airport (KMKT)

Lat: 44.22°NLon: 93.92°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 1:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW North Mankato MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -18. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -19. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: 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 around an inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. 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: 3 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -19 °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 low around -19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -18. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -19. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
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 around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. 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 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. 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 low around -19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. South 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)
2:01 am CST Jan 20, 2026
2am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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