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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 15 Jan 3:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Elmwood Park WI

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Blustery.

    High: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Blustery.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elmwood Park WI
 42.69°N 87.79°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 am CST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 21, 2026
 
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