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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Burlington Municipal Airport (KBUU)

Lat: 42.69°NLon: 88.31°WElev: 778ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.58 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Geneva WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 4am, then snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Cold and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 4am, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Geneva WI
 42.56°N 88.42°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:09 am CST Jan 16, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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