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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County Airport (KPGD)

Lat: 26.92°NLon: 81.99°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Arcadia FL

Cold Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00am
Freeze Warning until January 16, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 16, 09:00am
    Freeze Warning until January 16, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Areas Frost

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Frost

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of frost before 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Wind chill values as low as 29 early. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light northeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light northeast wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Patchy frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Arcadia FL
 27.22°N 81.79°W (Elev. 62 ft)
Last Update:
12:35 am EST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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