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

Dubuque Regional Airport (KDBQ)

Lat: 42.4°NLon: 90.71°WElev: 1040ft.

Fair

-5°F

-21°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1028.7 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-16°F (-27°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Dubuque Regional Airport IA

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.

    Low: -13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 3pm. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 1.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Dubuque Regional Airport IA
 42.37°N 90.64°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
5:16 am CST Jan 20, 2026
5am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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