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 / Blaine (KANE)

Lat: 45.14°NLon: 93.21°WElev: 906ft.

Fair

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 5:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Coon Rapids MN

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly 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 Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -19. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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. West 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 -3. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: -3 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -17. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly 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 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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 30 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, 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. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. 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 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Coon Rapids MN
 45.17°N 93.3°W (Elev. 889 ft)
4:41 am CST Jan 20, 2026
6am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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