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

-18°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1028.2 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-12°F (-24°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Apple River IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Steady temperature around 17. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 7 °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 -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 17. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -5.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near -1.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Apple River IL
 42.46°N 90.14°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
11:21 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
12am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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