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

La Crosse - La Crosse Regional Airport (KLSE)

Lat: 43.88°NLon: 91.26°WElev: 653ft.

Light Snow and Breezy

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 22 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Dakota MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 10:43pm until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 10:43pm until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -26. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 4 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and midnight. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values as low as -26. Blustery, with a west wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. North wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Dakota MN
 43.92°N 91.38°W
10:06 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
10pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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