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

New Ulm Municipal Airport (KULM)

Lat: 44.32°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 1001ft.

Partly Cloudy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

New Ulm MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    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 northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -18 °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 -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. 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 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. 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 -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Ulm MN
 44.32°N 94.46°W (Elev. 840 ft)
10:31 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
11pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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