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

L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (KOEO)

Lat: 45.31°NLon: 92.69°WElev: 886ft.

Overcast

-4°F

-20°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint -16°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-25°F (-32°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Balsam Lake WI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -31. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: -1 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 7 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -31. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -1. Wind chill values as low as -31. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -23. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -20. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Balsam Lake WI
 45.46°N 92.42°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
12:02 am CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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