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

Minneapolis, Crystal Airport (KMIC)

Lat: 45.06°NLon: 93.35°WElev: 866ft.

A Few Clouds

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint -16°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Champlin MN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 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 -21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 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 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Champlin MN
 45.15°N 93.37°W (Elev. 869 ft)
1:26 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
1pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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