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

St. Cloud Regional Airport (KSTC)

Lat: 45.54°NLon: 94.05°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1029.9 mb)
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-30°F (-34°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Sauk Rapids MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:30am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:30am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -17. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 8. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -17. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 8. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 10. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Sauk Rapids MN
 45.6°N 94.15°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
8:36 am CST Jan 19, 2026
10am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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