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

Buffalo, Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE)

Lat: 45.16°NLon: 93.84°WElev: 968ft.

Mostly Cloudy

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Big Lake MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -22. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -22. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 7. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Lake MN
 45.34°N 93.76°W (Elev. 951 ft)
8:47 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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