Soaring Forecast - NWS Twin Cities

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 >

Soaring Forecast for the Twin Cities Area Prepared at 12:30 GMT Mon Jan 19 2026 Height Wind Wind Temp Soaring (ft AGL) Direction Speed(kts) (Deg C) Index 3000 350 41 -25 0.5 5000 340 39 -25 5.5 7000 340 39 -27 9.5 Temperature needed for lift to 3000 ft agl (Trigger Temp)..5 Time at which trigger temperature will be reached..........Will Not Reach Maximum Temperature for the day............................3 Deg F Maximum altitude of thermals...............................2900 (ft agl) Height where cumulus will form.............................3200 (ft agl) Base of cumulus during the afternoon.......................2900 (ft agl) Total Sky Cover in Eighths (Oktas) (11 AM to 4 PM).........Unavailable Implications of specific soaring indices: -4 or Less............Excellent -3....................Good -2 or -1..............Fair Zero or Greater.......Poor Forecast is based on Upper Air Data collected at Chanhassen, Minnesota. Elevation 943 feet. To: Princeton FSS, FAX, (763) 389-7143 Voice, (800) 642-6505 From: National Weather Service Chanhassen, Voice (952) 361-6671