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

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint -13°F (-25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-19°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Elmo Airport - Lake Elmo, MN MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 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 around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Elmo Airport - Lake Elmo, MN MN
 44.99°N 92.85°W (Elev. 925 ft)
1:26 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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