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

Alexandria, Chandler Field (KAXN)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 95.39°WElev: 1424ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

-8°F

-22°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint -15°F (-26°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-32°F (-36°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Alexandria MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 18, 09:00pm until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:03pm until January 18, 09:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 08:03pm until January 18, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 2 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 9 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -36. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11. Wind chill values as low as -23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -7. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Alexandria MN
 45.9°N 95.34°W (Elev. 1411 ft)
7:42 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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