Winter Storm to Impact the Region this Afternoon - Monday Morning

A strong winter storm moves through the region this afternoon through Monday morning. The combination of moderate to heavy snow, strong northwest winds, and falling temperatures will lead to hazardous travel conditions for much of the area. The greatest impacts in Wisconsin are expected to be along and north of I-90, while blizzard conditions are likely west of the Mississippi River. Read More >

Current conditions at

Taylor County Airport (KMDZ)

Lat: 45.1°NLon: 90.3°WElev: 1460ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 28 Dec 7:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Colby WI

Winter Storm Warning December 28, 03:00pm until December 29, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of dense fog before 9am. High near 35. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Areas
    Dense Fog
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 5am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7am.  Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 7. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 7 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of dense fog before 9am. High near 35. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7am. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 7. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -4. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Colby WI
 44.91°N 90.32°W
5:36 am CST Dec 28, 2025
8am CST Dec 28, 2025-6pm CST Jan 3, 2026
 
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