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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 >

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 74%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 1 Jan 6:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °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: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. 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
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.82°W (Elev. 653 ft)
Last Update:
6:52 pm CST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CST Jan 1, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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