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

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 5:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport MN

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madison-Lac Qui Parle County Airport MN
 44.98°N 96.18°W (Elev. 1060 ft)
4:41 am CST Jan 20, 2026
5am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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