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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB)

Lat: 42.69°NLon: 90.44°WElev: 1020ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 7:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Benton WI

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Benton WI
 42.53°N 90.34°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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