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

St. Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)

Lat: 45.54°NLon: 94.05°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-19°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Clearwater MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -20. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -12 °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 -22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    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 -1. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: -11 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -20. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. 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 -1. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 6. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Clearwater MN
 45.41°N 94.06°W (Elev. 951 ft)
10:31 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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