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

Staples, Staples Municipal Airport (KSAZ)

Lat: 46.38°NLon: 94.81°WElev: 1286ft.

Fair

-9°F

-23°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint -18°F (-28°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-27°F (-33°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Cushing MN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:32am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 02:32am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -32. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -22. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 6 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values as low as -34. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Wind chill values as low as -32. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -12. Wind chill values as low as -19. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -22. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 6. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -3. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -22. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Cushing MN
 46.22°N 94.63°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
2:21 am CST Jan 19, 2026
2am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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