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 >

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Light Snow

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Dakota IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Temperature falling to near 23 by 10pm, then rising to around 27 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Blustery.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Temperature falling to near 23 by 10pm, then rising to around 27 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Blustery.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Blustery.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Dakota IL
 42.42°N 89.55°W (Elev. 899 ft)
6:36 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
8pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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