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

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1027.6 mb)
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-28°F (-33°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Saint Peter MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:58am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:58am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -6 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -12. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. 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 2. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Saint Peter MN
 44.32°N 93.95°W (Elev. 784 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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