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

Winter Havens Gilbert Airport (KGIF)

Lat: 28.06°NLon: 81.76°WElev: 141ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Winter Haven FL

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 01:00am until January 20, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy frost after 4am.  Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear then
    Patchy Frost

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy frost before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Patchy Frost
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 36. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Winter Haven FL
 28.01°N 81.73°W (Elev. 197 ft)
12:26 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
7pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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