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

Madison, Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport (KDXX)

Lat: 44.98°NLon: 96.18°WElev: 1077ft.

Fair

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 10. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 10. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport MN
 44.98°N 96.18°W (Elev. 1060 ft)
3:17 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
3pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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