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 and Breezy

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.0 mb)
Dewpoint -12°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-29°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Le Sueur MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 05:09am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 05:09am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °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 5 to 10 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 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -29. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. South southeast wind 5 to 10 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 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West 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 12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Le Sueur MN
 44.47°N 94.04°W (Elev. 991 ft)
3:16 am CST Jan 19, 2026
5am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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