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

Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)

Lat: 44.76°NLon: 94.09°WElev: 994ft.

Partly Cloudy and Windy

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NW 28 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Plato MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 09:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 07:58pm until January 18, 09:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 07:58pm until January 18, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 12 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Areas of blowing snow before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Wind chill values as low as -31. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -16. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -2. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Plato MN
 44.77°N 94.04°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
7:42 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
7pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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