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.

Light Snow

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:16am until January 19, 12:00pm
Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 03:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:16am until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am.  Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 20 by 3am. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 20 by 3am. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.82°W (Elev. 653 ft)
10:57 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
12am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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