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

Staples, Staples Municipal Airport (KSAZ)

Lat: 46.38°NLon: 94.81°WElev: 1286ft.

Fair

-11°F

-24°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint -17°F (-27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Cushing MN

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near -12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: -12 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -27. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -6. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: -6 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -23. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -17. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near -12. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -27. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -6. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -19. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Cushing MN
 46.22°N 94.63°W (Elev. 1296 ft)
3:17 am CST Jan 20, 2026
4am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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