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

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Light Snow

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S East Lansing MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:43pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:43pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 16. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S East Lansing MI
 42.7°N 84.48°W (Elev. 886 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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