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

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Dubuque Regional Airport IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: -4 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -4.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Dubuque Regional Airport IA
 42.37°N 90.64°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
3:16 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
9pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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