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

Minneapolis, Crystal Airport (KMIC)

Lat: 45.06°NLon: 93.35°WElev: 866ft.

Fair

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1029.2 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-26°F (-32°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Champlin MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:46am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:46am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 11 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 11 °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: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 11. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
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
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. West northwest wind around 5 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 11. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Champlin MN
 45.15°N 93.37°W (Elev. 869 ft)
10:46 am CST Jan 19, 2026
11am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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