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

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1027.5 mb)
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-28°F (-33°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Dayton MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:47am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:47am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -18. 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 low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 15 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 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 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 3. Wind chill values as low as -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -18. 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 low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -17. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22. 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
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. 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:
Dayton MN
 45.19°N 93.49°W (Elev. 942 ft)
6:42 am CST Jan 19, 2026
7am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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