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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Minneapolis, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (KMSP)

Lat: 44.88°NLon: 93.23°WElev: 840ft.

A Few Clouds

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-13°F (-25°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: -9 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -16. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -9. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport MN
 44.89°N 93.22°W (Elev. 837 ft)
4:06 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
7pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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