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

Willmar Municipal Airport - John L. Rice Field (KBDH)

Lat: 45.11°NLon: 95.13°WElev: 1115ft.

Overcast

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Kerkhoven MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -13 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: -24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -17. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery, with a west southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -13. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 9. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kerkhoven MN
 45.2°N 95.33°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
4:06 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
8pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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