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Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 12 Jan 4:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Lena IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Lena IL
 42.41°N 89.88°W (Elev. 1020 ft)
Last Update:
4:57 am CST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Jan 12, 2026-6pm CST Jan 18, 2026
 
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