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

Faribault, Faribault Municipal Airport (KFBL)

Lat: 44.33°NLon: 93.31°WElev: 1043ft.

Fair

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-19°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Faribault MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Faribault MN
 44.29°N 93.26°W (Elev. 988 ft)
10:46 am CST Jan 19, 2026
11am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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