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.

A Few Clouds

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 17 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1026.0 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Osage City KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Osage City KS
 38.57°N 95.88°W
10:36 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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