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

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -7°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-12°F (-24°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Madison Lake MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -19. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -19. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    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 around 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly 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 -21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -19. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -19. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 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 around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Madison Lake MN
 44.23°N 93.89°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
10:31 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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