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.

Overcast with Haze

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1028.9 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Le Sueur MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 10. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -8 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -10. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 5 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. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Le Sueur MN
 44.47°N 93.92°W (Elev. 735 ft)
1:26 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
3pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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