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

Lake Elmo Airport (K21D)

Lat: 45°NLon: 92.85°WElev: 925ft.

Fair

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 7:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Elmo Airport - Lake Elmo, MN MN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -13. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -8 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -13. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Elmo Airport - Lake Elmo, MN MN
 44.99°N 92.85°W (Elev. 925 ft)
6:17 am CST Jan 20, 2026
7am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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