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

Burlington Regional Airport (KBRL)

Lat: 40.77°NLon: 91.13°WElev: 679ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Media IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 2pm.  Sunny during the morning, then cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 2pm. Sunny during the morning, then cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 38. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then scattered flurries after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Media IL
 40.78°N 90.86°W (Elev. 650 ft)
11:01 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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