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

Emporia, Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 96.19°WElev: 1204ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Olpe KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Olpe KS
 38.35°N 96.19°W
5:21 am CST Jan 20, 2026
5am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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