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.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

New Washington IN

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly 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)
3:07 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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