Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

A Few Clouds with Haze

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 20 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint -10°F (-23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill-21°F (-29°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 07:35am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:35am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 07:35am until January 19, 12:00pm
    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:35am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • M.L.King Day

    High: 6 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Low around 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Scattered snow showers before 9am, then scattered flurries between 9am and 10am. Areas of blowing snow before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 11. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.79°W (Elev. 597 ft)
6:08 am CST Jan 19, 2026
7am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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