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

-3°F

-19°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1031.1 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Le Sueur MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:55am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:55am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 4 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • 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 noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly 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

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West 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

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -21. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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 noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 15. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
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 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 -15. 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. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
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:
Le Sueur MN
 44.47°N 93.92°W (Elev. 735 ft)
10:46 am CST Jan 19, 2026
10am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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