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

Benson Municipal Airport (KBBB)

Lat: 45.33°NLon: 95.65°WElev: 1030ft.

Light Snow Haze and Windy

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 29 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-34°F (-37°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Benson Municipal MN

Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -7 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -27. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy blowing snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -27. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benson Municipal MN
 45.32°N 95.64°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
9:36 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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