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Wet and Cool in the East this Memorial Day Weekend; Well Above Normal Temperatures in the Northern Plains

A wet Memorial Day weekend is in store for the East, with widespread rainfall of 1 to more than 2 inches expected from the Gulf Coast to southern New England. Well above normal temperatures are forecast to build across the northern Plains. Another round of heavy to excessive rainfall is expected to impact the western Gulf Coast this weekend with Flood Watches in effect. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB)

Lat: 42.69°NLon: 90.44°WElev: 1020ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Gratiot WI

  • Today

    Today: A chance of sprinkles between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of sprinkles before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of sprinkles between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of sprinkles before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Gratiot WI
 42.59°N 90.13°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
10:27 am CDT May 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 22, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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