Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Racine, Batten International Airport (KRAC)

Lat: 42.76°NLon: 87.82°WElev: 673ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 16 Jan 5:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Racine WI

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 11am, then scattered snow showers after noon.  High near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 2am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 11am, then scattered snow showers after noon. High near 36. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Racine WI
 42.73°N 87.79°W (Elev. 597 ft)
5:52 am CST Jan 16, 2026
6am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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