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

Fort Myers, Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW)

Lat: 26.53°NLon: 81.77°WElev: 30ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Myers, SW Florida Intl Airport FL

Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Wind chill values as low as 36 early. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Wind chill values as low as 36 early. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Myers, SW Florida Intl Airport FL
 26.53°N 81.76°W (Elev. 16 ft)
12:36 am EST Jan 20, 2026
3am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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