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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 17 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1025.3 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight.  Temperature rising to around 23 by 3am. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °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 Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 0 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Temperature rising to around 23 by 3am. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 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 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.79°W (Elev. 597 ft)
3:07 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
4pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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