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

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Port Charlotte FL

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 12:00am until January 19, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 8 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 62. Wind chill values as low as 30 early. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Wind chill values as low as 33 early. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North northeast wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Port Charlotte FL
 26.99°N 82.1°W (Elev. 7 ft)
2:33 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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