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

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

New Washington IN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Washington IN
 38.56°N 85.55°W (Elev. 666 ft)
12:16 am EST Jan 19, 2026
1am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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