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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

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 2 Jan 9:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Elmwood Park WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elmwood Park WI
 42.69°N 87.79°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
10:12 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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