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

New Ulm Municipal Airport (KULM)

Lat: 44.32°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 1001ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Windy

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-31°F (-35°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Essig MN

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory 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 7. Wind chill values as low as -27. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -27. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -15. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Essig MN
 44.38°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
12:02 am CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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